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High detection rates of nucleic acids of a wide range of respiratory viruses in the nasopharynx and the middle earBoth bacteria and viruses play a role in the development of acute otitis media, however, the importance of specific viruses is unclear.
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Histiologic chorioamnionitis is associated with reduced incidence of late-onset sepsis in very preterm infantsHistologic chorioamnionitis (HCA) is implicated in the onset of preterm labor and delivery. Chorioamnionitis is a known risk factor for early-onset sepsis...
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Cross-protective efficacy of HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine against cervical infection and precancer caused by non-vaccine oncogenic HPV typesWe evaluated the efficacy of the human papillomavirus HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine against non-vaccine oncogenic HPV types.
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Nutritional supplements during breastfeedingThe aim was to review the use of supplements during lactation and to document the use of nutritional supplements in a cohort of breastfeeding mothers.
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Changes in risk factors for preterm birth in Western Australia 1984-2006Marked increases in maternal age and primiparous births were observed. A four-fold increase in the rates of pre-existing medical complications over time...
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Crowding and other strong predictors of upper respiratory tract carriage of otitis media-relatedWe investigated predictors of nasopharyngeal carriage in Australian Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children.
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Western Australian children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia are taller at diagnosis than unaffected children of the same age and sexAcute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the commonest childhood malignancy in Australian children
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Researchers' experience with project management in health and medical research: Results from a post-project reviewProject management is widely used to deliver projects on time, within budget and of defined quality
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Evolution of pulmonary inflammation and nutritional status in infants and young children with cystic fibrosisImproved nutrition is the major proven benefit of newborn screening programmes for cystic fibrosis (CF) and is associated with better clinical outcomes.
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Responsiveness of the human airway in vitro during deep inspiration and tidal oscillationIn healthy individuals, deep inspiration produces bronchodilation and reduced airway responsiveness, which may be a response of the airway wall to mechanical...