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House dust mite induced lung inflammation does not alter circulating vitamin D levelsWe hypothesized that allergic inflammation decreases the level of circulating 25(OH)D and tested this using a mice model of house dust mite (HDM) induced...
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Early respiratory infection is associated with reduced spirometry in children with cystic fibrosisWe hypothesized that the presence of these markers of cystic fibrosis lung disease in the first 2 years of life would be associated with reduced lung...
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Early cystic fibrosis lung diseaseThis paper is about lung disease in patients with cyctic Fibrosis and prevention strategies to slow the onset of lung disease.
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Parental experiences of early pulmonary surveillance for children with cystic fibrosis: A research proposal for improved family psychosocial outcomesThe proposed study intends to explore parental experiences, including coping, related to their child's involvement in the early surveillance program.
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Protocol For Study Of Information Needs Of Parents Of Infants Newly Diagnosed With Cystic FibrosisThis study aimed to investigate the information needs, priorities, and information-seeking behaviours of parents of infants newly diagnosed with CF.
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The safety and feasibility of the inhaled mannitol challenge test in young childrenMannitol challenge tests are used clinically to diagnose asthma and, in particular, exercise-induced broncoconstriction (EIB) in adults and children above 6...
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Expiratory flow limitation and breathing strategies in overweight adolescents during submaximal exerciseYoung people who are overweight/obese are more likely to display expFL during submaximal exercise compared with children of healthy weight.
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Risk factors for bronchiectasis in children with cystic fibrosisWe sought to determine risk factors for the onset of bronchiectasis, using data collected by the Australian Respiratory Early Surveillance Team for Cystic...
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The plural of anecdote is not data, please mind the gapThe COVID-19 pandemic introduced challenges to everyone in society but particularly so to every aspect of medical practice. It is bewildering how quickly the profession has had to respond to rapidly changing clinical landscape. Our well-established methods involve collecting and analyzing data to generate an evidence base which is then disseminated and implemented into routine clinical practice.
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Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition in Respiratory Disease: Fact or FictionIn this translational review, the mechanisms, roles, and impact of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in chronic lung diseases are discussed