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Changes in health professionals' knowledge, attitudes and practice following provision of educational resources

We provided health professionals in Western Australia (WA) with educational resources about prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol...

Alcohol and Pregnancy & FASD Research

The ultimate goal of the Alcohol and Pregnancy and FASD Research Team is to make FASD history in Australia.

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Pilbara FASD Project

Glenn Martyn Pearson Symons BA (Education) PhD Candidate B.A. (Hons) PhD. Director of First Nations Strategy and Leadership; Co-Head, Strep A

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Recent changes in IVF clinical practice: data linkage to investigate their impact on fetal growth and birth defects

Carol Bower MBBS MSc PhD FAFPHM DLSHTM FPHA Honorary Emeritus Fellow 08 6319 1813 carol.bower@thekids.org.au Senior Principal Research Fellow;

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Botulinum toxin and surgical intervention in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: who, when and why do we treat?

This audit aimed to increase understanding of the long-term outcomes of evidence-based medical and surgical interventions to improve gross motor function in children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy.

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Review of Aboriginal child health services in remote Western Australia identifies challenges and informs solution

We aimed to identify and map child health services in the very remote Fitzroy Valley, West Kimberley, and document barriers to effective service delivery

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Association between male genital anomalies and adult male reproductive disorders: a population-based data linkage study spanning more than 40 years

We provide new evidence to support current guidelines for orchidopexy before age 18 months to decrease the risk of future testicular cancer and infertility

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Women's knowledge and attitudes regarding alcohol consumption in pregnancy: a national survey

Alcohol exposure in pregnancy is a common and modifiable risk factor for poor pregnancy and child outcomes.

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Looking beyond: complex holistic care needs of Syrian and Iraqi refugee children and adolescents

Protracted international conflict has seen escalating numbers of displaced and resettled Syrian and Iraqi refugees, raising concerns for their health and well-being. This paper describes the demographic and clinical profiles of recently resettled Syrian and Iraqi refugee children and adolescents across physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational domains using standardised multidisciplinary assessments.

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Association of prenatal alcohol exposure with offspring DNA methylation in mammals: a systematic review of the evidence

Prenatal alcohol exposure is associated with a range of adverse offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes. Several studies suggest that PAE modifies DNA methylation in offspring cells and tissues, providing evidence for a potential mechanistic link to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.