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The SLI construct is a critical link to the past and a bridge to the future

Commentary on Bishop, D. V. M., Ten questions about terminology for children with unexplained language problems.

Quality of Childcare Influences Children's Attentiveness and Emotional Regulation at School Entry

Among children using formal childcare, those who experienced higher-quality relationships were better able to regulate their attention and emotions as they...

Prenatal adverse life events increase the risk for atopic diseases in children, which is enhanced in the absence of a maternal atopic predisposition

There is evidence to suggest an association between prenatal maternal stress and the development of asthma or other atopic diseases in offspring.

Genomic responses during acute human anaphylaxis are characterized by upregulation of innate inflammatory gene networks

The aim of this study was to examine the gene response of white blood cells in severe allergic reactions to identify genes that could be targets to new drugs...

Child care quality and children's cognitive and socio-emotional development: an Australian longitudinal study

There is growing evidence that high-quality non-parental child care can contribute to children's learning, development and successful transition to school.

Community participation: Conversations with parent-Carers of young women with Rett syndrome

In this paper, the issue of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities facing significant challenges to participating in their community is...

Biodiesel exhaust-induced cytotoxicity and proinflammatory mediator production in human airway epithelial cells

Our results show that canola biodiesel exhaust exposure elicits inflammation and reduces viability of human epithelial cell cultures in vitro when compared...

Child health - How is Australia doing and what more do we need to do for our kids?

Australia really is a lucky country, but if we want future prosperity, then focusing on the health and wellbeing of our children is one of the most important...

A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Sensor-Augmented Insulin Pump Therapy and Automated Insulin Suspension versus Standard Pump Therapy

A clinical trial-based economic evaluation was performed in which the net costs and effectiveness of the two treatment modalities were calculated and...

Maternal consumption of coffee and tea during pregnancy and risk of childhood brain tumors: results from an Australian case-control study

The aim of this analysis was to investigate whether maternal coffee or tea consumption during pregnancy was associated with the risk of CBT.