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Risk factors for bronchial hyperresponsiveness in teenagers differ with sex and atopic statusSex-related differences in bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) have been reported in adolescents, but the mechanisms remain obscure.
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Calcium and Vitamin D for obesity: review of randomized controlled trialsObesity often coexists with low calcium intake and vitamin D insufficiency.
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Fetal growth and childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Findings from the childhood leukemia international consortiumThe evidence that accelerated fetal growth is associated with a modest increased risk of childhood ALL is strong and consistent with known biological...
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Rule-based exposure assessment versus case-by-case expert assessment using the same information in a community-based studyExpert assessment is often used to assess lifetime occupational exposures, but these assessments generally lack transparency and are very time-consuming.
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Benzathine penicillin G for the management of RHD: Concerns about quality and access, and opportunities for intervention and improvementBenzathine penicillin G is an important antibiotic for the treatment and prevention of group A streptococcal infections associated with rheumatic fever and...
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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 ModelsCell-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 adolescenceWe 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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Interrogation of the platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha locus and corneal astigmatism in Australians of Northern European ancestryOur data suggest that the PDGFRA locus does not transfer a major risk of corneal astigmatism in people of Northern European ancestry.
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Effectiveness and experiences of families participating in peer led parenting support programsWhat 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 adolescentsWe assessed micronutrient intakes in adolescents to determine whether supplement use optimises intakes.