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Validation of a model for optimal birth weight: A prospective study using serial ultrasounds

The aim of this study was to validate a model for optimal birth weight derived from neonatal records, and to test the assumption that preterm births may be...

Other health conditions

Mental health concerns in youth are important in their own right. However, they can be even more troubling when your child is dealing with other health conditions.

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Toll-like receptor 7 and 8 polymorphisms: Associations with functional effects and cellular and antibody responses to measles virus and vaccine

The functionality and effects of TLR7 and TLR8 polymorphisms on cellular and antibody responses was investigated after the first measles vaccine dose.

Anxiety and depression

Anxiety is extreme and persistent worry that interferes with daily living and symptoms can include panic attacks, physical fear reactions and attempts to avoid the situation.

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Sense of control and wellbeing decades after exposure to blue asbestos at Wittenoom, Western Australia

The objective of this study was to examine the impact of the knowledge of past asbestos exposure on psychosocial health.

News & Events

New eczema storybook to promote healthy skin

A children’s book – written by community, for community – has been launched in Western Australia’s south-west to help children and families understand more about one of the most common inflammatory skin conditions in children. 

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Comparison of neonatal T regulatory cell function in Papua New Guinean and Australian newborns

We compared neonatal T reg from children born in western conditions (Australia) with those of neonates born in high microbial conditions (Papua New Guinea)...

All through the night

For the parent of a child living with diabetes, sleep no longer represents the relaxing slumber that it used to.

A tight circle of support - the family and friends of Ethan Davies

The Ethan Davies Scholarship is a community fundraising campaign started by Christie-Lee & Shannon Davies after their son Ethan was diagnosed with brain cancer