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Rule-based exposure assessment versus case-by-case expert assessment using the same information in a community-based study

Expert assessment is often used to assess lifetime occupational exposures, but these assessments generally lack transparency and are very time-consuming.

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The Neuroprotective Efficacy of Cell-Penetrating Peptides TAT, Penetratin, Arg-9, and Pep-1 in Glutamic Acid, Kainic Acid, and In Vitro Ischemia Injury Models

Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) are small peptides (typically 5-25 amino acids), which are used to facilitate the delivery of normally non-permeable...

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Oral contraceptive use in girls and alcohol consumption in boys are associated with increased blood pressure in late adolescence

We aimed to assess the association of health behaviours with BP in adolescents, using data from the Western Australian Pregnancy (Raine) Study.

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Effectiveness and experiences of families participating in peer led parenting support programs

What is the effectiveness and experience of families participating in peer led parenting support programs delivered as home visiting programs?

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Micronutrient intakes from food and supplements in Australian adolescents

We assessed micronutrient intakes in adolescents to determine whether supplement use optimises intakes.

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Lives on hold: A qualitative synthesis exploring the experience of chronic low-back pain

Chronic nonspecific low-back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent, costly condition that is remarkably resistant to intervention.

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Relationship between family quality of life and day occupations of young people with Down syndrome

This study aimed to explore relationships between family quality of life, day occupations and activities of daily living of young persons with Down syndrome.

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Swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities

Providing remote communities with access to chlorinated swimming pools has been considered as a possible strategy for reducing ear and skin infection rates...

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Application of Population-Based Linked Data to the Study of Intellectual Disability and Autism

Data linkage is the bringing together of specific datasets from different sources using demographic information on individuals within a population.

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Trends in sugar supply and consumption in Australia: is there an Australian Paradox?

High consumption of refined carbohydrate, in particular sugar, has been identified as a possible contributory factor in greater risk of excess weight gain.