Diesel exhaust particles (DEP) are an important contributor to suspended particulate matter (PM) in urban areas. While epidemiological evidence exists for a... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2011
• December 2011

This study investigates the incidence of self-citation (authors citing their own work) for scholarly articles in ten journals published by the American... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2011
• January 2011

Exposure to arsenic in early life has been shown to increase the rate of respiratory infections during infancy, reduce childhood lung function, and increase... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• August 2013

The constant-phase model (CPM) is commonly fit to respiratory system input impedance (Z rs) to estimate lung mechanics. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• November 2012

A hallmark of atopic asthma is development of chronic airways hyper-responsiveness (AHR) that persists in the face of ongoing exposure to perennial... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• May 2012

Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with asthma. Murine models of IUGR have altered airway responsiveness in the absence of any inflammatory exposure. Given that a primary feature of asthma is airway inflammation, IUGR-affected individuals may develop more substantial respiratory impairment if subsequently exposed to an allergen. This study used a maternal hypoxia-induced mouse model of IUGR to determine the combined effects of IUGR and allergy on airway responsiveness. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• May 2021

Airway-associated adipose tissue increases with body mass index and is a local source of pro-inflammatory adipokines that may contribute to airway pathology in asthma co-existing with obesity. Genetic susceptibility to airway adiposity was considered in the present study through kisspeptin/kisspeptin receptor signalling, known to modulate systemic adiposity and potentially drive airway remodelling.  ...

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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• October 2023

Citation: Wang KCW, Elliot JG, Saglani S, et al. The airway smooth muscle layer is structurally abnormal in low birth weight infants: implications ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• November 2023

The incidence and severity of heatwaves are increasing globally with concomitant health complications. Pregnancy is a critical time in the life course at risk of adverse health outcomes due to heat exposure. Dynamic physiological adaptations, which include altered thermoregulatory pathways, occur in pregnancy. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• August 2023

To assess the chemical composition of electronic cigarette liquids (e-liquids) sold in Australia, in both their fresh and aged forms. Design, setting: Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis of commercial e-liquids sold in Australia (online and physical stores). ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• September 2021