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Sleep problems in Rett syndrome

Sleep problems are thought to occur commonly in Rett syndrome, but there has been little research on prevalence or natural history.

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Delineation of large deletions of the MECP2 gene in Rett syndrome patients, including a familial case with a male proband

Comprehensive genetic screening programs have led to the identification of pathogenic methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) mutations...

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HPV prevalence in Canberra high school students: significance for vaccination strategies and adolescent health

HPV prevalence in Canberra high school students: significance for vaccination strategies and adolescent health.

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The experiences of mothers of young adults with an intellectual disability transitioning from secondary school to adult life

The transition from school to adulthood for young adults with an intellectual disability involves movement from a generally secure and supported school...

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Respiratory impedance and bronchodilator responsiveness in healthy children aged 2-13 years

There is limited information on changes in FOT outcomes in healthy children beyond the preschool years and the level of bronchodilator responsiveness (BDR)...

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Exposure to pesticides and the risk of childhood brain tumors

This Australian case-control study of CBT investigated whether exposures to pesticides before pregnancy, during pregnancy and during childhood, were...

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Environmental determinants of islet autoimmunity (ENDIA): a pregnancy to early life cohort study in children at-risk of type 1 diabetes

These observations suggest factors in the modern environment promote pancreatic islet autoimmunity and destruction of insulin-producing beta cells.

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Impact of CD14 promoter variants on measles vaccine responses and vaccine failure in children from Australia and Mozambique

Host genetics are likely to play a crucial role, particularly variants that alter key innate immune response genes.