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High expression of connective tissue growth factor accelerates dissemination of leukaemia

Functional role of CTGF in altering disease progression in a lymphoid malignancy

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Helicobacter pylori overcomes natural immunity in repeated infections

Helicobacter pylori infection does not promote an immune response protective against future reinfection

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The genetic and epigenetic landscapes of the epithelium in asthma

Genetic factors in airway epithelial cells that are functionally associated with asthma pathogenesis

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Declining rates of sterilization procedures in Western Australian women from 1990 to 2008: The relationship with age, hospital type, and government policy changes

Rates of female sterilization procedures in Western Australia have declined substantially across all age groups in the last two decades

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The association between dog walking, physical activity and owner’s perceptions of safety: cross-sectional evidence from the US and Australia

This multi-site international study provides further support for the potential for dog walking to increase levels of daily physical activity

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CAGEd-oPOSSUM: motif enrichment analysis from CAGE-derived TSSs

CAGEd-oPOSSUM can identify transcription factors that act as key regulators of genes involved in specific mammalian cell and tissue types

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Suicidal behaviours: Prevalence estimates from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Mental disorders should be a leading intervention point for suicide prevention both in the primary health sector and in the mental health sector specifically

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Self-harm: Prevalence estimates from the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing

The demonstrated higher risks in young people for continued harm or possible death support the need for ongoing initiatives to reduce self-harm

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House Dust Mite Allergens: New Discoveries and Relevance to the Allergic Patient

Recent findings on house dust allergens and their contribution to knowledge that will significantly impact current and future allergy treatments are appraised

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Diagnostic evaluation for autism spectrum disorder: A survey of health professionals in Australia

Reported practice of some professionals in Australia may not be consistent with international best practice guidelines for ASD diagnosis