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Participation in population-based case-control studies: Does the observed decline vary by socio-economic status?An Australian study of childhood leukaemia (Aus-ALL) previously reported that control participation was positively associated with socio-economic status...
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Childhood brain tumours: Associations with parental occupational exposure to solventsPaternal exposure to solvents in the year before conception was associated with an increased CBT risk. This increased risk appeared to be mainly attributable...
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Zandyn's storyHaving diabetes is hard and that's why our researchers are working tirelessly to develop more effective therapies to improve the lives of those living with T1D
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Maternal consumption of coffee and tea during pregnancy and risk of childhood brain tumors: results from an Australian case-control studyThe aim of this analysis was to investigate whether maternal coffee or tea consumption during pregnancy was associated with the risk of CBT.
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Parental occupational paint exposure and risk of childhood leukemia in the offspring: findings from the Childhood Leukemia International ConsortiumUsing individual data from fathers of 8,185 cases and 14,210 controls, the pooled OR for paternal exposure around conception and risk of acute lymphoblastic...
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Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia and indicators of early immune stimulation: a Childhood Leukemia International Consortium studyThe associations between childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and several proxies of early stimulation of the immune system, that is, day-care center...
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CGM and exercise trialChildren with Type 1 Diabetes (aged eight to 12 years) are needed for a new trial into Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and exercise.
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Blood micronutrients and DNA damage in childrenThis is the first study to examine the associations between a range of blood micronutrient levels and DNA damage in healthy children.
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Factors relating to pregnancy and birth and the risk of childhood brain tumors: Results from an Australian case-control studyChildhood brain tumors (CBT) are the leading cause of cancer death in children, yet their causes are largely known. This study investigated the association...
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Maternal Use of Folic Acid and Other Supplements and Risk of Childhood Brain TumorsInterest in a possible protective effect of maternal vitamin use before or during pregnancy against childhood brain tumors (CBT) and other childhood cancers...
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Sprint studyJoin us in Western Australia's first home-based study looking at the effect of sprinting during exercise in Type 1 Diabetes.
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Exposure to household painting and floor treatments, and parental occupational paint exposure and risk of childhood brain tumorsThis study investigated whether household exposure to paints and floor treatments and parental occupational painting were associated with CBT risk...
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Exposure to pesticides and the risk of childhood brain tumorsThis Australian case-control study of CBT investigated whether exposures to pesticides before pregnancy, during pregnancy and during childhood, were...
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Transitioning from paediatric to adult diabetes servicesThe period of transition between paediatric (child) services and adult-based services is a sensitive one for patients with diabetes.
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