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Risk factors for decline in IQ in youth with type 1 diabetes over the 12 years from diagnosis/illness onsetThis study examined illness-related change in intelligence quotient (IQ) in a cohort of youth with type 1 diabetes studied prospectively from disease onset...
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The Differential Influence of Contextual Risks on Psychosocial Functioning and Participation of Australian Aboriginal YouthMethodological issues and implications for interventions to support young Aboriginal people's adaptation are discussed.
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Cholesteryl ester transfer protein gene polymorphisms increase the risk of fatty liver in females independent of adiposityEnvironmental factors including excessive caloric intake lead to disordered lipid metabolism and fatty liver disease.
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Evaluation of a public education campaign to support parents to reduce adolescent alcohol useThe Parents, Young People and Alcohol campaign achieved high awareness and positively influenced parental outcomes
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Effect of the increase in "alcopops" tax on alcohol-related harms in young people: a controlled interrupted time seriesThe objective of this study was to measure alcohol-related harms to the health of young people presenting to emergency...
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Polyunsaturated fatty acid intake and blood pressure in adolescentsPolyunsaturated fatty acid intake and blood pressure in adolescents, cross-sectional associations, BP and dietary intake of PUFAs, adolescents, aged 13-15 years
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Improving the wellbeing of Australian children and youth: the importance of bridging the know-do gapImproving the wellbeing of Australian children and youth: the importance of bridging the know-do gap
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Award for Sun Safe app developed with teensThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers who worked with young people to develop an app designed to help teenagers stay safe in the sun have been named joint winners of a new award for ‘Best Practice in Children’s Consultation’.
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Contributions of digital technologies for resilience capacity in a type 1 diabetes transition clinic: A qualitative studyA type 1 diabetes (T1D) transition clinic in Sydney, Australia, provides age specific care for young adults (aged 16-25 years) and for adults (aged 21 years and above), and has reported improved clinical outcomes post transition to adult care over a 21-year period. This study investigated the contribution of digital technology to long-term resilient capacity of the clinic.
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The Role of Friends in Supporting Young People With Cancer: A Scoping ReviewPeers play a crucial role in supporting wellbeing and psychosocial development for young people aged 12-25. However, a cancer experience often leads to challenges maintaining friendships. There have been no prior attempts to map or synthesise available research or resources on support specifically from friends for young people with cancer, limiting the capacity to draw conclusions or determine next steps for how to best support young people with cancer. This review aims to address this gap by mapping and synthesising the available literature and resources.