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The effects of maternal smoking on early mucosal immunity and sensitization at 12 months of age

In this study, we examined the effects of maternal smoking as a major adverse exposure in early life, on mucosal immune function and allergen sensitization...

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Early progressive encephalopathy in boys and MECP2 mutations

MECP2 mutations mainly occur in females with Rett syndrome. Mutations have been described in 11 boys with progressive encephalopathy...

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NTNG1 mutations are a rare cause of Rett syndrome

A translocation that disrupted the netrin G1 gene (NTNG1) was recently reported in a patient with the early seizure variant of Rett syndrome (RTT).

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Association of gestational age and growth measures at birth with infection-related admissions to hospital throughout childhood

Children who were born with reduced gestational age, birthweight, and birth length have persistently increased rates of infection-related admissions to hospital until age 18 years

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Fine mapping under linkage peaks for symptomatic or asymptomatic outcomes of Leishmania infantum infection in Brazil

The transforming growth factor-beta pathway is important in the immunopathogenesis of Visceral leishmaniasis

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Lung Clearance Index and Structural Lung Disease on Computed Tomography in Early Cystic Fibrosis

Lung clearance index may be a useful surveillance tool to monitor structural lung disease in preschool and school-age children with cystic fibrosis

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World Allergy Organization-McMaster University Guidelines for Allergic Disease Prevention (GLAD-P): Vitamin D

Vitamin D is involved in the regulation of the immune system and it may play a role in the development, severity and course of asthma and other allergic...

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Internet use and electronic gaming by children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural problems in Australia

There are links between problem behaviours associated with Internet use and electronic gaming, and mental disorders and risk-taking behaviour in young people

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Natural environments, nature relatedness and the ecological theater: connecting satellites and sequencing to shinrin-yoku

Mechanisms-including aerobiological and epigenetic-that might help explain some of the noted positive health outcomes

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Reference values for spirometry and their use in test interpretation: A Position Statement from the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science

The ANZSRS recommends the adoption of the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) 2012 spirometry reference values throughout Australia and New Zealand