Reports and Findings
Research
Prenatal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does not affect offspring telomere length and F2-isoprostanes at 12 years: A double blind, randomized controlled trialMaternal n-3 LCPUFA supplementation did not provide sustained effects on postnatal oxidative stress and telomere length as observed in the offspring
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Entering out-of-home care during childhood: Cumulative incidence study in Canada and AustraliaComparing children entering out-of-home care in Canada and Australia
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Health care utilization and costs for children and adults with duchenne muscular dystrophyThe annual economic cost of DMD was found to be high, reflecting a significant socioeconomic burden, especially in boys who reach adulthood
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Suicidal behaviours: Prevalence estimates from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and WellbeingMental disorders should be a leading intervention point for suicide prevention both in the primary health sector and in the mental health sector specifically
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Self-harm: Prevalence estimates from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and WellbeingThe demonstrated higher risks in young people for continued harm or possible death support the need for ongoing initiatives to reduce self-harm
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Declining rates of sterilization procedures in Western Australian women from 1990 to 2008: The relationship with age, hospital type, and government policy changesRates of female sterilization procedures in Western Australia have declined substantially across all age groups in the last two decades
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iming of Introduction of Solids and Early-Onset Allergic DiseaseStrategies to prevent early-life food allergen sensitisation prior to commencement of solid foods are needed and should be the focus of future research
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House Dust Mite Allergens: New Discoveries and Relevance to the Allergic PatientRecent findings on house dust allergens and their contribution to knowledge that will significantly impact current and future allergy treatments are appraised
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Australasian Diabetes Data Network: Building a Collaborative ResourceA national collaboration was formed to provide longitudinal collection of T1D patient characteristics and outcomes, the Australasian Diabetes Data Network
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Asbestos-Related Non-Malignant Pleural Disease and MesotheliomaThis chapter deals with asbestos-related non-malignant pleural disease and mesothelioma.