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Childhood craniopharyngioma: 20-year institutional experience in Western AustraliaAlthough neurocognitive, psychological and behavioural problems were noted for some patients during medical review, only 20% of patients were formally assessed.
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Maternal life stress events in pregnancy link to children's school achievement at age 10 yearsMaternal antenatal exposure to life stress events has differing effects on the school performance of male and female offspring.
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Maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index and internalizing and externalizing problems in offspringExposure to elevated maternal pre-pregnancy BMI is associated with increased levels of internalizing and externalizing problems throughout childhood and...
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Parental occupational exposure to engine exhausts and childhood brain tumorsIncreased risks were observed for maternal exposure to diesel exhaust any time before the child's birth and paternal exposure around the time of the child's...
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The role of nutrition in children's neurocognitive development, from pregnancy through childhoodThis review examines the current evidence for a possible connection between nutritional intake (including micronutrients and whole diet) and neurocognitive...
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Planning ahead: the mental health value of natural environmentsOver the past decade, a growing number of studies have linked urban green space and aspects of biodiversity with emotional wellbeing.
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Properties of the DASS-21 in an Australian Community Adolescent PopulationThis study evaluated for a multifactor structure in the DASS-21 teenagers and the specifics of the 3 subscales for teenagers in general at different stages.
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Tracking of Vitamin D status from childhood to early adulthood and its association with peak bone massThere are moderate associations between vitamin D status measured in prepuberty, adolescence, and early adulthood
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Quantification of walking-based physical activity and sedentary time in individuals with Rett syndromeQuantifying individual's with Rett syndrome with the ability to walk, walking based activities and sedentary time, analyzing a variety of influences.
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Comparable glycemic outcomes for pediatric type 1 diabetes patients in metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions of Western AustraliaThis study reports similar glycemic outcomes for patients attending diabetes clinics in metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas of WA, suggesting that a model of care provided as outreach from a specialized diabetes service is effective in achieving equitable glycemic outcomes.