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Differential DNA methylation of steatosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in adolescence

Epigenetic modifications are associated with hepatic fat accumulation and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, few epigenetic modifications directly implicated in such processes have been identified during adolescence, a critical developmental window where physiological changes could influence future disease trajectory. To investigate the association between DNA methylation and NAFLD in adolescence, we undertook discovery and validation of novel methylation marks, alongside replication of previously reported marks.

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Respiratory syncytial virus is present in the neonatal intensive care unit

The results suggest that though the risk for RSV in the NICU remains low, personnel clothing are contaminated with RSV-RNA and may have a role in transmission

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Early life events and motor development in childhood and adolescence: A longitudinal study

Antenatal, perinatal and neonatal factors affecting motor development from late childhood to adolescence were explored.

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The mental health of asbestos-exposed subjects with pleural abnormalities

The presence of pleural abnormalities did not further affect the mental health of asbestos-exposed people beyond a decrement associated with exposure per se.

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Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

The new diagnostic category of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) was introduced in DSM-5

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Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation in the Modulation of Human Diseases

This review focuses primarily on the beneficial effects for human health of exposure to ultraviolet radiation

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Comorbidities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Pregnancy Risk Factors and Parent Mental Health

Our study examined the risk of maternal smoking and alcohol consumption in pregnancy associated with child comorbidity in a community sample of children...

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Involving consumers and the community in the development of a diagnostic instrument for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Australia

Australia's commitment to consumer and community participation in health and medical research has grown over the past decade.

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Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies identifies ten loci influencing allergic sensitization

Allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (present in allergic sensitization) has a central role in the pathogenesis of allergic disease.

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Narrowing the broader autism phenotype: A study using the Communication Checklist

This study investigated whether the Communication Checklist - Adult (CC-A) could identify subtypes of social and communication dysfunction in autism probands an