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Suppression of adrenomedullin contributes to vascular leakage and altered epithelial repair during asthmaThe anti-inflammatory peptide, adrenomedullin (AM), and its cognate receptor are expressed in lung tissue, but its pathophysiological significance in airway...
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Risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia following parental occupational exposure to pesticidesRisk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia following parental occupational exposure to pesticides.
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Research performance evaluation: The experience of an independent medical research instituteEvaluation of the social and economic outcomes of health research funding is an area of intense interest and debate...
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Progression of early structural lung disease in young children with cystic fibrosis assessed using CTCross-sectional studies implicate neutrophilic inflammation and pulmonary infection as risk factors for early structural lung disease in infants and young...
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Vitamin D and atopy and asthma phenotypes in childrenThe purpose of this Review was to give an overview of the recent research into whether a lack of vitamin D contributes to the development of atopy and asthma...
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The association between neighborhood greenness and cardiovascular disease: An observational studyPrevious studies have demonstrated links between cardiovascular disease and physical inactivity and poor air quality, which are both associated with...
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The developing respiratory tract and its specific needs in regard to ultrafine particulate matter exposureNanoparticles have unique physico-chemical properties compared to larger particles that have the potential to provide promising new possibilities for...
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Nanoparticles and Children's Lungs: Is there a need for caution?Nanoparticle research is currently an area of considerable interest due to the potential applications both in industry and medicine.
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Genome-Wide Association Study to Identify the Genetic Determinants of Otitis Media Susceptibility in ChildhoodWe identified several novel candidate genes which warrant further analysis in cohorts matched more precisely for clinical phenotypes.
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The association between playgroup participation, learning competence and social-emotional wellbeing for children aged four-five years in AustraliaThis study provides evidence that continued participation in playgroups is associated with better outcomes for children from disadvantaged families.