Search
Research
Folate pathway gene polymorphisms, maternal folic acid use, and risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemiaSeveral studies suggest that maternal folic acid supplementation before or during pregnancy protects against childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).
Research
Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula in Western Australia: Prevalence and trendsA recent international study reported a higher prevalence of oesophageal atresia with or without tracheo-oesophageal fistula (OA±TOF) in Western Australia (WA).
Research
Child health - How is Australia doing and what more do we need to do for our kids?Australia really is a lucky country, but if we want future prosperity, then focusing on the health and wellbeing of our children is one of the most important...
Research
Children diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and their hospitalisations: population data linkage studyWe conducted a population-based, record linkage study to examine the hospital admission risk in young children who are subsequently diagnosed with attention...
Research
Morbidity due to acute lower respiratory infection in children with birth defects: A total population-based linked data studyChildren with birth defects experience higher rates of hospitalisation for ALRIs before age 2 years than children with no birth defects.
Research
Maternal smoking during pregnancy and the risk of childhood type 1 diabetes in Western AustraliaThe aim of this study was to investigate the association between maternal smoking during pregnancy and type 1 diabetes in the offspring, using complete...
Research
Prevention of neural tube defects with folateA programme of monitoring mandatory fortification has been established in Australia.
Research
Assisted reproductive technology and major birth defects in Western australiaThe object of this work was to estimate the prevalence of major birth defects diagnosed by 6 years of age in all births and terminations of pregnancy for...
Research
Health professionals' perceptions about the adoption of existing guidelines for the diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in AustraliaDespite the availability of five guidelines for the diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), there is no national endorsement for their use in...
Research
Recording a history of alcohol use in pregnancy: an audit of knowledge, attitudes and practice at a child development serviceTo assess the effectiveness of alcohol documentation and to measure the practice of health practitioners in relation to asking about alcohol and pregnancy.