Reports and Findings (Published Research)

Levels of innate immune factors in preterm and term mothers' breast milk during the 1st month postpartum

Preterm breast milk contains significantly higher concentrations of some immune proteins than term breast milk

Chronic HIV-1 infection induces B-cell dysfunction that is incompletely resolved by long-term antiretroviral therapy

B-cell dysfunction persists in patients with HIV receiving long-term antiretroviral therapy. the causes and consequences of this require further investigation.

Timing of routine infant vaccinations and risk of food allergy and eczema at one year of age

There was no overall association between delayed DTaP and food allergy; however, children with delayed DTaP had less eczema and less use of eczema medication

The role of preschool in promoting children’s healthy development: Evidence from an Australian population cohort

Engagement with preschool programs in Australia may present a plausible, equitable, and modifiable approach to improving children's developmental outcomes

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Using knowledge, attitudes and practice of justice professionals to support their educational needs

There was widespread agreement of the need for more information and training about FASD to optimise outcomes for people with FASD engaging with justice system

A novel clinical prediction model for prognosis in malignant pleural mesothelioma using decision tree analysis

A simple, clinically relevant model to reliably discriminate patients at high and lower risk of death in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma

Reference genotype and exome data from an Australian Aboriginal population for health-based research

This data set provides a useful reference point for genomic studies on Aboriginal Australians

Risk perception and risk-taking behaviour during adolescence: The influence of personality and gender

This study investigated the influence of personality characteristics and gender on adolescents' perception of risk and their risk-taking behaviour.

Temporal trends in cerebral palsy by impairment severity and birth gestation

Rates of cerebral palsy in Victoria decreased between the mid-1990s and 2009 for neonatal survivors of all birth gestations

The diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in Australian children: Current paediatric practice and parent perspective

Australian paediatric practice in relation to ADHD assessment is generally consistent with best practice guidelines