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The anti-inflammatory effects of interleukin-4 are not mediated by suppressor of cytokine signalling-1 (SOCS1)

While it is known that the anti-inflammatory effects of interleukin (IL)-4 require new protein synthesis, the exact mechanisms by which IL-4 suppresses the prod

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Increased allergic immune response to Sarcoptes scabiei antigens in crusted versus ordinary scabies

Scabies, a parasitic skin infestation by the burrowing "itch" mite Sarcoptes scabiei, causes significant health problems for children and adults worldwide.

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Risk assessment for respiratory complications in paediatric anaesthesia: a prospective cohort study

Perioperative respiratory adverse events in children are one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality during paediatric anaesthesia.

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Evaluation of the processes of family-centred care for young children with intellectual disability in Western Australia

Government early intervention services for children with intellectual disability (ID) in Western Australia have adopted the model of family-centred care.

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Deep inspiration and airway physiology: human, canine, porcine, or bovine?

Deep inspiration and airway physiology: human, canine, porcine, or bovine?

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Monocytes from children with clinically stable cystic fibrosis show enhanced expression of Toll-like receptor 4

Lung disease in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by recurrent bacterial respiratory infections and intense airway inflammation.

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Th2-associated immunity to bacteria in asthma in teenagers and susceptibility to asthma

Bacterial colonisation of the airways is associated with increased risk of childhood asthma

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Level of purposeful hand function as a marker of clinical severity in Rett syndrome

We investigated relationships between hand function and genotype and aspects of phenotype in Rett syndrome

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Type 2 Diabetes in Indigenous Australian children

Rates of type 2 diabetes are higher among Indigenous than non-Indigenous Australian children and adolescents.

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Rates and types of hospitalisations for children who have subsequent contact with the child protection system

To determine whether children who have child maltreatment allegation or substantiation have a higher rate of general hospital admissions and injury related admi