Bullying is now regarded as a health problem and not just a disciplinary problem. Increasing evidence shows both traditional bullying (e.g. hitting, teasing) and cyberbullying have lasting effects on young people (both those who bully and those who are bullied), including damage to self-esteem, academic results and mental health. ...

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This study contributes to our understanding of the genetic diversity of NMC, an important step towards finding therapeutic targets for a disease that is... ...

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• 2012
• November 2012

Each day of school missed makes a difference, with the effect on learning accumulating over time. From an early age, if children are taught that they need to 'show up' for school and make a commitment, this positive mentality aids academic and career success and brings benefits in adulthood. ...

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Yael Bep Gail Francis Jenny Hayley Ben Penelope Samantha Perry Uink Alvares Mitrou Downs Passmore Jackson Strauss Speirs YP BU GA FG JA HP BJ PS SS BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD BPsych(Hons.), MAppPsy(Clinical), PhD PhD BEc BApplSci (physio) MSc ...

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The hallmarks of many haematological malignancies and solid tumours are chromosomal translocations, which may lead to gene fusions. ...

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• 2012
• July 2012

The DETECT-Schools Study was launched in May 2020 as a partnership between the WA Government Departments of Education and Health with the Telethon Kids Institute.  ...

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A 7-year old boy developed myositis secondary to intramuscular injection of benzathine penicillin-G in the context of secondary prophylaxis for RF ...

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• 2016
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we summarize the literature on the epidemiology and diagnosis of this invasive fungal infection and provide suggestions on the management of mucormycosis in children ...

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• 2018
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Young people who have had contact with the criminal justice system are at increased risk of early death, especially from injuries. However, deaths due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in this population remain poorly described. We aimed to estimate mortality due to NCDs in people with a history of involvement with the youth justice system, compare NCD mortality rates in this population with those in the general population, and characterise demographic and justice-related factors associated with deaths caused by NCDs in people with a history of contact with the youth justice system. ...

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• 2023
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ViPAR is a secure, flexible and powerful analysis platform built on open source technology that is currently in use by large international consortia ...

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• 2016
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Increases in invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS) have recently been reported in multiple countries in the northern hemisphere, occurring during, and outside of, typical spring peaks. We report the epidemiology of iGAS among children in Australia from 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2022. ...

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• 2023
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