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Unpacking the complex nature of the autism epidemic

The etiology of autism spectrum disorders is unknown but there are claims of increasing prevalence in many countries.

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Evidence for associations between the purinergic receptor P2X(7) (P2RX7) and toxoplasmosis

Congenital Toxoplasma gondii infection can result in intracranial calcification, hydrocephalus and retinochoroiditis. Acquired infection is commonly associated

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Evolution of pulmonary inflammation and nutritional status in infants and young children with cystic fibrosis

Improved nutrition is the major proven benefit of newborn screening programmes for cystic fibrosis (CF) and is associated with better clinical outcomes.

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Responsiveness of the human airway in vitro during deep inspiration and tidal oscillation

In healthy individuals, deep inspiration produces bronchodilation and reduced airway responsiveness, which may be a response of the airway wall to mechanical...

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Responsiveness of the human airway in vitro during deep inspiration and tidal oscillation

The aim of this study was to examine the in vitro response of isolated human airways to the dynamic mechanical stretch associated with normal breathing.

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Extent of metabolic risk in adolescent girls with features of polycystic ovary syndrome

The objective of this study was to determine prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

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The placenta and neurologic and psychiatric outcomes in the child: Study design matters

Much information exists about functions of the human placenta and about potential mechanisms by which the placenta may influence human health or disease...

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Elemental carbon exposure and lung function in schoolchildren from Mexico City

Though exposure to air pollution has a detrimental effect on respiratory health, few studies have examined the association between elemental carbon exposure...

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Role of innate immunity in the development of allergy and asthma

The purpose of this review is to examine the role of innate immunity in the lungs in the development of allergy and asthma.

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Inherited balanced translocation t(9;17)(q33.2;q25.3) concomitant with a 16p13.1

We report two rare genetic aberrations in a schizophrenia patient that may act together to confer disease susceptibility