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Seizure variables and their relationship to genotype and functional abilities in the CDKL5 disorderEpilepsy is pervasive but not mandatory for the CDKL5 disorder, and genotype and functional abilities were related to seizure frequency
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Risk factors for malignant mesothelioma in people with no known exposure to asbestosThis study aimed to identify sources whereby people in Western Australia (WA) may be unknowingly exposed to asbestos or to other exposures which may cause MM.
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Association of gestational age and growth measures at birth with infection-related admissions to hospital throughout childhoodChildren who were born with reduced gestational age, birthweight, and birth length have persistently increased rates of infection-related admissions to hospital until age 18 years
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Associations Between Hyperphagia, Symptoms of Sleep Breathing Disorder, Behaviour Difficulties and Caregiver Well-Being in Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Preliminary StudyPrader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by neurodevelopmental delays, hyperphagia, difficulties with social communication and challenging behaviours. Individuals require intensive supervision from caregivers which may negatively affect caregiver quality of life. This study used data collected in the Australasian PWS Registry to evaluate associations between child behaviours and caregiver mental well-being.
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Evaluation of an Australian neurological nurse-led model of postdischarge careNeurological disorders are a leading cause of disease burden worldwide, placing a heavy demand on health systems. This study evaluated the impacts and cost savings of a community-based nursing service providing supported discharge for neurological patients deemed high-risk for unplanned emergency department presentations and/or hospital readmissions. It focused on adult patients with stroke, epilepsy, migraine/headache or functional neurological disorders discharged from a Western Australian tertiary hospital.
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Relationship Between Social Motivation in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their ParentsImpairment in social motivation (SM) has been suggested as a key mechanism underlying social communication deficits observed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, the factors accounting for variability in SM remain poorly described and understood. The current study aimed to characterize the relationship between parental and proband SM. Data from 2,759 children with ASD and their parents from the Simons Simplex Collection (SSC) project was included in this study.
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Diagnosis of asbestos-related lung diseasesConsideration of the future for asbestos-related lung disease includes screening those at highest risk
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Absence of germline mutations in BAP1 in sporadic cases of malignant mesotheliomaMalignant mesothelioma (MM) is a uniformly fatal tumour caused predominantly by exposure to asbestos.
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Changes in caesarean delivery rates in Western Australia from 1995 to 2010 by gestational age at birthThe objective of this paper was to measure changes in caesarean delivery rates for primiparous women in Western Australia during 1995–2010 stratified by...
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A novel clinical prediction model for prognosis in malignant pleural mesothelioma using decision tree analysisA simple, clinically relevant model to reliably discriminate patients at high and lower risk of death in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma