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Matrix metalloproteinase activation by free neutrophil elastase contributes to bronchiectasis progression in early cystic fibrosisThe aim of this study was to assess if MMP activation positively correlates with neutrophil elastase activity, disease severity and bronchiectasis in young...
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The mental health of asbestos-exposed subjects with pleural abnormalitiesThe presence of pleural abnormalities did not further affect the mental health of asbestos-exposed people beyond a decrement associated with exposure per se.
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The negotiations of involved fathers and intensive mothers around shared-bed sleeping with infants (co-sleepingThis article discusses some emerging issues that arose during a much wider evaluative investigation of the Western Australian Health Department's bed-sharing...
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Maternity care: A narrative overview of what women expect across their care continuumThe objective of this study was to provide a narrative overview of the values schema underpinning women's expectations of public maternity-care services...
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First genome-wide association study in an Australian Aboriginal population provides insights into genetic risk factors for body mass index and type 2 diabetesA body mass index (BMI) >22kg/m2 is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Aboriginal Australians.
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Perth campaign aims to raise awareness of dangers of a chronic wet cough in Aboriginal childrenAn intensive health promotion campaign which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of a chronic wet cough in Aboriginal children launched this month in Perth.
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Researchers one step closer to preventing asthma in childrenWal-yan Respiratory Research Centre PhD student Niamh Troy has found how OM85 helps babies fight off severe lung infections.
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Thumbs up from first preterm study participant to use new lung function testing equipmentNatasha, who is a participant in the West Australian Lung Health in Prematurity (WALHIP) study, this week became the first person to receive a lung health assessment using new state-of-the-art lung function testing equipment at Perth Children’s Hospital.
Elastase exocytosis by airway neutrophils is associated with early lung damage in children with cystic fibrosis Abstact Rationale: Neutrophils are
Air trapping in early cystic fibrosis lung disease—Does CT tell the full story? Abstract Introduction: Mosaic attenuation on expiratory chest