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Maternal smoking during pregnancy and the risk of childhood type 1 diabetes in Western AustraliaThe aim of this study was to investigate the association between maternal smoking during pregnancy and type 1 diabetes in the offspring, using complete...
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Children diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and their hospitalisations: population data linkage studyWe conducted a population-based, record linkage study to examine the hospital admission risk in young children who are subsequently diagnosed with attention...
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Morbidity due to acute lower respiratory infection in children with birth defects: A total population-based linked data studyChildren with birth defects experience higher rates of hospitalisation for ALRIs before age 2 years than children with no birth defects.
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Child health - How is Australia doing and what more do we need to do for our kids?Australia really is a lucky country, but if we want future prosperity, then focusing on the health and wellbeing of our children is one of the most important...
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Folate pathway gene polymorphisms, maternal folic acid use, and risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemiaSeveral studies suggest that maternal folic acid supplementation before or during pregnancy protects against childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).
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Oesophageal atresia and tracheo-oesophageal fistula in Western Australia: Prevalence and trendsA recent international study reported a higher prevalence of oesophageal atresia with or without tracheo-oesophageal fistula (OA±TOF) in Western Australia (WA).
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Health professionals' perceptions about the adoption of existing guidelines for the diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in AustraliaDespite the availability of five guidelines for the diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), there is no national endorsement for their use in...
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Hypospadias Prevalence and Trends in International Birth Defect Surveillance Systems, 1980–2010We report on the prevalence and trends of hypospadias which indicate that the prevalence of hypospadias continues to increase internationally
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: Impact of contemporary management strategies on perinatal outcomesThis study aims to review temporal changes in perinatal management and 1-year survival outcomes of cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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Mothers’ understanding of infant feeding guidelines and their associated practices: A qualitative analysisThe findings indicated that in spite of continued promotion of the AIFG over the past ten years achieving the around six months guideline is challenging