Publications by authors named "Elizabeth J Elliot"
The authors have requested an update be made to the Acknowledgements statement in their article. The Acknowledgements should read: The authors would like to thank Senior Constable Scott Williams, Dr Chris Lawrence, Dr Andrew Reid, and Dr John Lippmann. The authors would also like to acknowledge and thank the support from the Tasmanian frontline agency representatives, and representatives from the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Hospital, and Ochre Medical Group.
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- X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH) is a genetic condition leading to rickets, with prevalence estimates between 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 200,000; study in Australia and New Zealand aimed to better understand its prevalence and characteristics.
- A total of 75 cases in Australia and 18 in New Zealand were identified, revealing a minimum estimated prevalence of 1.33 per 100,000 in Australia and 1.60 per 100,000 in New Zealand, but many cases go undiagnosed until after age 2, impacting treatment and outcomes.
- Common symptoms include leg bowing, bone pain, and short stature, with significant complications like nephrocalc
Objective: To collect nationally representative epidemiological data on early-onset eating disorders (EOEDs) in children.
Design: Prospective, active surveillance using the Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit with key informant design.
Setting: Child health specialists in Australia (July 2002 to June 2005).