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Glucose enhancement of human memory:The brain relies upon glucose as its primary fuel. In recent years, a rich literature has developed from both human and animal studies indicating...
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Research as intervention: Engaging silenced voicesThe emergence of Indigenous researchers into the public health research sector presents a challenge to what have traditionally been Western-based research...
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A comparison of autism prevalence trends in Denmark and Western AustraliaPrevalence statistics for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) vary widely across geographical boundaries. Some variation can be explained by diagnostic methods...
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Community-Level Socioeconomic Inequalities in Infants With Poor Fetal Growth in Western Australia, 1984 to 2006This study describes social and racial inequalities in poor fetal growth in Western Australia between 1984 and 2006.
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Common variants near ATM are associated with glycemic response to metformin in type 2 diabetesMetformin is the most commonly used pharmacological therapy for type 2 diabetes. We report a genome-wide association study for glycemic response to metformin...
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Dispensing patterns and pregnancy outcomes for women dispensed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in pregnancyThe purpose of this study was to investigate dispensing patterns and pregnancy outcomes for women dispensed an SSRI in pregnancy.
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The impact of single gene and chromosomal disorders on hospital admissions of children and adolescents: A population-based studyIt is well recognized that genetic disease makes a significant contribution to childhood illness. Here, we present recent population data describing...
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Extreme drought and sexual violence against adolescent girls and young women: A multi-country population-based studyDroughts have profound and far-reaching impacts on human health and well-being, but their influence on sexual violence among adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is underexamined.This study examines the association between drought and sexual violence against adolescent girls and young women globally, using cross-sectional, nationally representative data from the Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) from 2013 and 2019.
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Koorlangka Dreaming Becomes a Reality: A Moombaki Virtual Reality with Connections to Noongar Moort, Boodja, and KarnarnIn this paper, we describe the developmental process of a culturally grounded Moombaki virtual reality (VR) game. We share how Aboriginal children’s drawings have informed the creation of an interactive learning platform for primary school-aged children attending schools in Wadjuk Boodja. The project focused on connecting students to cultural knowledge through immersive storytelling, creative exploration, and collaborative design by using small group yarning circles and game development activities.