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Given that the transcriptional regulatory activity of estrogen receptor (ER) is modulated by its biochemical cofactors, genetic variation within the ER...
Western Australian researchers are surveying secondary school students to find out what factors put young people at risk of unintended pregnancy.
Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have been successful at identifying single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) highly associated with common traits...
Just under 150 Perth women have contributed to major international research at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.
Acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRI) commonly result in fatal outcomes in the young children of Papua New Guinea (PNG).
A study to investigate mental health and dietary patterns throughout childhood and into adolescence has received a $57,800 grant.
The hallmarks of many haematological malignancies and solid tumours are chromosomal translocations, which may lead to gene fusions.
More help will be available for people bereaved by suicide as the result of two initiatives launched in Perth today.
Leishmania braziliensis causes cutaneous (CL) and mucosal (ML) leishmaniasis. In the mouse, Fli1 was identified as a gene influencing enhanced wound healing...
Asthma researchers at Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research are developing a world first system for predicting the severity of asthma in children
Human rhinovirus (HRV) species C (HRV-C) have been associated with frequent and severe acute lower respiratory infections and asthma in hospitalized children.
Statistical time series derived from administrative data sets form key indicators in measuring progress.
Multiple sclerosis is rare in tropical areas, but quite common in developed countries.
A comprehensive study into the impact of swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities has found significant health and social benefits for children.
The Australian Private Health Insurance Incentive (PHII) policy reforms implemented in 1997-2000 increased PHI membership in Australia by 50%.
Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are often linked to respiratory infections.
The Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People today officially released this report.
The most comprehensive survey every undertaken of Aboriginal education has found little significant improvement in outcomes for children in more than 30 years
GAP BETWEEN DEATH RATES FOR ABORIGINAL AND NON-ABORIGINAL INFANTS WIDENING
Perth researchers have begun a trial to test the effectiveness of a new vaccine to protect against the potentially deadly bird flu.