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Are C-reactive protein and procalcitonin safe and useful for antimicrobial stewardship purposes in patients with COVID-19 - A scoping review

The primary objectives of this study were to assess the usefulness of C-reactive protein and procalcitonin in the diagnosis of bacterial co-infections in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and if their incorporation in antimicrobial stewardship programs is safe and useful, stratified by severity of disease as level of care, intensive care unit (ICU) or non-ICU.

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Exposure to biodiesel exhaust is less harmful than exposure to mineral diesel exhaust on blood-brain barrier integrity in a murine model

Emerging data suggest that air pollution is a persistent source of neuroinflammation, reactive oxygen species, and neuropathology that contributes to central nervous system disorders. Previous research using animal models has shown that exposure to diesel exhaust causes considerable disruption of the blood-brain barrier, leading to marked neuroinflammation. 

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School kids identify biggest mental health concerns

Word cloud of topics that young people identified as their biggest mental health concerns.

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Trans Pathways update to begin following Embrace Big Idea

Dr Penelope Strauss will update the seminal Trans Pathways, after receiving the 2025 Embrace Big Idea award

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Show of support for leading Voice campaigner

Professor Helen Milroy speaks about the importance of providing support to leading advocates after meeting with noted campaigner for a Voice to Parliament, Thomas Mayo.

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Embrace-linked psychiatrist calls for greater coordination

Associate Professor Pradeep Rao called for more hope among clinicians and young people alike when accessing services.

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Bridging the gap for Aboriginal families

Researchers on the Embrace parenting program Rebeka Morrison, Nita Alexander, and Aysa Bahar Arjmand.

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2024 Seeding Grant winners announced

Embrace 2024 Seeding Grant winners (clockwise from top left): Dr Penelope Strauss, Dr Renee Teal, Dr Melissa Licari, Dr Vincent Mancini

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Writing our story for Wear It Purple Day

Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrates Wear It Purple Day with Rio Tinto

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Novel coenzyme Q6 genetic variant increases susceptibility to pneumococcal disease

Acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRI) remains a major worldwide cause of childhood mortality, compelling innovation in prevention and treatment. Children in Papua New Guinea (PNG) experience profound morbidity from ALRI caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. As a result of evolutionary divergence, the human PNG population exhibits profound genetic variation and diversity. To address unmet health needs of children in PNG, we tested whether genetic variants increased ALRI morbidity.