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Ultraviolet radiation suppresses obesity and symptoms of metabolic syndrome independently of vitamin D

UVR or sunlight exposure may be an effective means of suppressing the development of obesity and MetS, through mechanisms that are independent of vitamin D

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Parental perspectives on the communication abilities of their daughters with Rett syndrome

This study describes, from the perspective of parents, how females with Rett syndrome communicate in everyday life and the barriers and facilitators to...

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"The problem with running"-Comparing the propulsion strategy of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder and typically developing children

This study compared strategies of propulsion and power generation at the ankle during late stance/early swing in both walking and running in children with...

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Time spent in different types of childcare and children's development at school entry: an Australian longitudinal study

Compared with children who did not attend any type of childcare, children in centre-based care had higher parent-reported and teacher-reported externalising...

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Elucidation of pathways driving asthma pathogenesis: Development of a systems-level analytic strategy

Whereas asthma was rare in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the marked increase in its incidence and prevalence since the 1960s points to substantial gene ×...

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A study of handling cytotoxic drugs and risk of birth defects in offspring of female veterinarians

This paper examined the association of occupational exposure to handling cytotoxic drugs at work with risk of birth defects among a cohort of female...

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Maladaptive parenting and child emotional symptoms in the early school years

The current study investigated whether being exposed to maladaptive parenting (high hostility and low warmth) and/or marital conflict in infancy is...

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Does walkable neighbourhood design influence the association between objective crime and walking?

This study examined associations between objective crime and walking, controlling for the characteristics of walkable neighbourhoods.

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'I can sit and talk to her': Aboriginal people, chronic low back pain and healthcare practitioner communication

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a complex issue to manage in primary care and under-researched in Aboriginal populations.

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Essentials of adolescent sexual and reproductive health

The general practitioner has an important role in promoting sexual health in adolescents. A proactive approach with high-quality support is essential.