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BCG-Induced Immune Training: Interplay between Trained Immunity and Emergency GranulopoiesisBacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the most commonly administered vaccine in human history. The medical application of BCG extends far beyond the fight against tuberculosis. Despite its stellar medical record over 100 years, insight into how BCG provides this vast range of benefits is largely limited, both for its pathogen-specific (tuberculosis) as well as pathogen-agnostic (other infections, autoimmunity, allergies, and cancer) effects.
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Identifying the asthma research priorities of people with asthma, their carers and other stakeholdersPeople living with asthma, their carers, clinicians and policymakers are the end-users of research and need research that address their individual healthcare needs. We aimed to understand the research priorities of end-users of asthma research.
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Every Thursday: Discussion & Technical Seminar SeriesImproving health outcomes for pregnant women with allergic asthma and their babies: Thursday 22nd May.
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Trying to beat asthma caused by exerciseProfessor Graham Hall is leading a study looking at exercise-related asthma in young children, and we need volunteers to take part.
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Telethon Institute research provides new insights into the cause of asthma attacksTelethon Institute for Child Health Research scientist Dr Anthony Bosco has been recognised for his cutting edge research investigating asthma attacks
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Many Healthy LungsIn partnership with Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service and the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, we aim to improve Aboriginal lung health by determining for the first time the baseline lung function of Aboriginal Australians.
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Mechanisms of Acute Viral Respiratory Illness in Children (MAVRIC)Large numbers of children need emergency medical treatment each year for respiratory illnesses, particularly for wheezing and asthma.
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The Kids researchers awarded Raine Medical Research Foundation fundingCongratulations to Dr Gail Alvares and Dr Rachel Foong, who have been awarded funding from the Raine Medical Research Foundation.
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Identification of Der p 23, a peritrophin-like protein, as a new major dermatophagoides pteronyssinus allergenThe house dust mite (HDM) Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus is one of most important allergen sources and a major elicitor of allergic asthma.
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Quantitation of IgE Binding to the Chitinase and Chitinase-Like House Dust Mite AllergensThe prevalence of IgE binding to the group 15 and 18 house dust mite (HDM) allergens of the Dermatophagoides species...