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Investigating genotype-phenotype relationships in Rett syndrome using an international data setThis study uses data from a large international database, InterRett, to examine genotype-phenotype relationships and compares these with previous findings in...
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Late language emergence at 24 months: an epidemiological study of prevalence, predictors, and covariatesThe primary objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of late language emergence (LLE) and to investigate the predictive status of maternal...
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Diverging trends for lower respiratory infections in non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal childrenTo investigate temporal trends in admission rates for acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) in a total population birth cohort of non-Aboriginal and...
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Vaccinating young adults against HPV: the importance of understanding health decision-making and behaviourVaccination of young teenage females against human papillomavirus (HPV) with a newly licenced quadrivalent vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer and...
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Beyond Seizures as an Outcome Measure: A Global Severity Scoring System for CDKL5 Deficiency DisorderCDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) is a rare developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) associated with multiple impairments and comorbidities. Outcome measures for disease-modifying clinical trials for DEEs should measurably capture a spectrum of caregiver priorities and be externally validated.
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Psychometric validation of the quality of life Inventory − Disability (QI-Disability) among patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndromeTo evaluate the psychometric properties of the Quality of Life Inventory -Disability (QI-Disability) for individuals with Dravet syndrome (DS) or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), two rare developmental and epileptic encephalopathy conditions.
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Commitments to Improve Food Environments in Western Australia: A Review of Local Government Public Health PlansFood environments are significant drivers of obesity and diet-related diseases, making them key targets for interventions that support healthier food choices. The role of Local Government Authorities is pivotal in shaping community food environments.
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Evidence from Australian cohort studies about asthma trajectories and transitions across the life course: a narrative reviewAsthma affects more than 300 million people worldwide and is frequently associated with other medical conditions in adults, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ischaemic heart disease, and stroke. Despite the huge burden, there has been little progress toward prevention and cure, possibly related to a one-size-fits-all approach.
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The role of positive appraisal style and positive expectations in student emotional resilienceEmotional resilience is an individual difference dimension, reflecting variation in the degree to which people show better or worse emotional well-being relative to what is predicted based on stressor exposure. Given that young adults commencing university studies commonly encounter a broad range of potential stressors, understanding the mechanisms that underpin emotional resilience could inform strategies for optimising student emotional well-being.
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What Parents, Teachers and Clinicians Know About the Features of Developmental Dyslexia and Its Intervention: A Scoping ReviewDespite decades of research, misconceptions about developmental dyslexia remain widespread among those responsible for identifying and supporting affected children. Identifying the nature and persistence of these beliefs is essential to improving practice and policy. We conducted a scoping review to map the understanding of developmental dyslexia among teachers, parents and clinicians by identifying their beliefs about its features and interventions.