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A comparison of autism prevalence trends in Denmark and Western Australia

Prevalence statistics for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) vary widely across geographical boundaries. Some variation can be explained by diagnostic methods...

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The impact of single gene and chromosomal disorders on hospital admissions of children and adolescents: A population-based study

It is well recognized that genetic disease makes a significant contribution to childhood illness. Here, we present recent population data describing...

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The use of cross-jurisdictional population data to investigate health indicators of child maltreatment

To investigate the prevalence, trends, and characteristics of maltreatment and assault related hospital admissions and deaths among children

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Atypical presentations and specific genotypes are associated with a delay in diagnosis in females with Rett syndrome

There is often delay between onset of Rett syndrome symptoms and its diagnosis, possibly related to symptom presentation or socio-demographic factors.

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Hip displacement and scoliosis in Rett syndrome - screening is required

The prevalence of hip displacement and spinal deformity in a clinic population of females with Rett syndrome to define implications for screening and management

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The impact of having a sibling with an intellectual disability:parental perspectives in two disorders

This study describes the impact of having a sibling with Down syndrome or Rett syndrome using a questionnaire completed by parents.

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Physical and mental health of mothers caring for a child with Rett syndrome

This study compared the behavior profile of cases in the Australian Rett Syndrome Database (ARSD) with those in a British study using the Rett Syndrome...

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Respiratory morbidity in Rett syndrome: An observational study

Rett syndrome is associated with increased vulnerability to lower respiratory tract infection requiring hospitalization

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Risk of stillbirth, preterm delivery, and fetal growth restriction following exposure in a previous birth: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Nonrecurrent risk of stillbirth, Preterm birth, and small for gestational age after exposure to one or more of these complications in a previous pregnancy

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Twenty-Five Year Survival of Children with Intellectual Disability in Western Australia

To investigate survival up to early adulthood for children with intellectual disability and compare their risk of mortality with that of children without intellectual disability.