Reports and Findings
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Th2-polarisation of cellular immune memory to neonatal pertussis vaccinationCurrent infant vaccination against pertussis in North America and Australia requires three doses of vaccines including diphtheria, tetanus and acellular...
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Toward improved prediction of risk for atopy and asthma among preschoolers: A prospective cohort studyAtopy and asthma are commonly initiated during early life, and there is increasing interest in the development of preventive treatments for at-risk children.
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Free testosterone levels in umbilical-cord blood predict infant head circumference in femalesFetal androgens influence fetal growth as well as postnatal neurocognitive ability
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Free testosterone levels in umbilical cord blood predict infant head circumference in girlsFetal androgens influence fetal growth as well as postnatal neurocognitive ability.
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Early motor development is part of the resource mix for language acquisition -Early motor development is part of the resource mix for language acquisition - a commentary on Iverson's 'Developing language in a developing body: the relat...
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An open letter to politicians on climate change and obesityAn open letter to politicians on climate change and obesity
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Epilepsy and mental retardation limited to females with PCDH19 mutations can present de novo or in single generation familiesEpilepsy and mental retardation limited to females (EFMR) is an intriguing X-linked disorder affecting heterozygous females and sparing hemizygous males.
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MEIS proteins as partners of the TLX1/HOX11 oncoproteinAberrant expression of the TLX1/HOX11 proto-oncogene is associated with a significant subset of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemias...
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Fortification of flour with folic acidAfter randomized, controlled trials established that consumption of folic acid before pregnancy and during the early weeks of gestation reduces the risk...
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Providing feedback on adherence increases use of preventive medication by asthmatic childrenThis study investigates the impact of measuring adherence and providing feedback on medication usage by children with unstable asthma.