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NO ASSOCIATION BETWEEN AGEING GAMETES AND BIRTH DEFECTS
Authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET conclude that there is no evidence to support the belief that sexual intercourse too soon or two long after ovulation is associated with an increased risk of birth defects and Down's syndrome. For many years, the ageing of gametes as a result of prolonged retention in the female... view more... (2002-05-08)
New gene for dyslexia located
No gene for dyslexia has been isolated until now, although scientists have long suspected a genetic basis for the disorder and have even roughly mapped the region of the brain likely to be involved. The researchers anticipate that they will now be able to clone the genetic sequence and so gain important insights into the processes involved in... view more... (1999-09-02)
Do Men and Women View Marital and Parental Time Pressures Differently?
Only about one-fifth of employed women and men are completely satisfied with the time they spend with their spouse and their children according to a recent study published in the Journal of Family Issues. view more (2008-02-29)
Acute pancreatitis and cholangitis: a complication caused by a migrated gastrostomy tube
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is generally considered to be safe with a low rate of serious complications. However, dislocation of a gastrostomy tube can lead to serious complications. view more (2007-10-25)
Clones on task serve greater good, evolutionary study shows
"Don't ever change" isn't just a romantic platitude. It's a solid evolutionary strategy. At least if you're among the creatures that produce scads of genetically identical offspring - like microbes, plants or water fleas. These creatures provide a chance to wonder about the clones raised in near-identical environments that turn out... view more... (2007-08-14)
Well-being in later life
Older people who are more active and have a wider range of friends have higher self-esteem. And while daily activities can maintain physical health in over-65s, a better sense of well-being comes mainly from how these older people positively view their own health. view more (1999-12-16)
Varying prevalence among ethnic groups of gene mutation that increases risk of breast cancer
Among several U.S. racial/ethnic groups examined, Hispanic women were found to have the highest prevalence of the cancer-associated gene mutation BRCA1 at 3.5 percent, with Asian Americans having the lowest prevalence (0.5 percent), according to a study in the December 26 issue of JAMA. view more (2007-12-26)
Family ties provide protection against young adult sucidal behavior
Adolescents and young adults typically consider peer relationships to be all important. However, it appears that strong family support, not peer support, is protective in reducing future suicidal behavior among young adults when they have experienced depression or have attempted suicide. view more (2009-04-14)
Chlamydia screening should be done every 6 months in young women
All young women up to the age of 25 should be screened for chlamydial infection at least twice a year, finds research in Sexually Transmitted Infections. Chlamydia is passed on during sex, and is a major cause of infertility in women among whom it is frequently symptomless. The UK government is known to be considering including chlamydia screening... view more... (2001-02-02)
Mothers have key role in family life for children with technology dependencies
Creating a family life incorporating the care needs of a child dependent on technology is a daunting task. Much of this task seems to fall upon mothers to help everyone in the family adjust. However, mothers often need help of their own to cope with the challenges of raising these children, a research study from Case Western Reserve University has... view more... (2009-03-19)
EU Funding Helps SMEs Plan For Uncertain Futures
An 'on-line' toolset that can help give an insight into the future and what it may mean for business is set to help SMEs (Small and Medium sized enterprises). view more (2004-09-06)
Involving parents in therapy doubles success rates for bulimia treatment
In the first randomized controlled trial for adolescent bulimia nervosa to be completed in the US, researchers show that mobilizing parents to help an adolescent overcome the disorder can double the percentage of teens who were able to abstain from binge eating and purging after six months. view more (2007-09-04)
Planning go-ahead for Universities at Medway initiative
Medway Council has given the go-ahead for building work to begin on the site of the £50m Universities at Medway initiative, a partnership scheme between the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent, together with Mid-Kent College and Canterbury Christ Church University College. Planning permission to develop the site, which is... view more... (2004-03-23)
Kids with pets grow up to be snorers
A predisposition to adult snoring can be established very early in life. Research published today in BioMed Central's open access journal Respiratory Research describes possible childhood risk factors, including exposure to animals, early respiratory or ear infections and growing up in a large family. view more (2008-08-22)
Research debunks myth of self-reliant nuclear family
Despite the long-cherished belief that the nuclear family is independent and self-sustaining, most families with working parents depend on a network of care to manage work and family demands, according to research by Brandeis University sociologist Karen Hansen. view more (2005-08-01)
New Clinical Research Centre for Dundee
The University of Dundee, in close partnership with NHS Tayside, is developing a Clinical Research Centre which is set to transform clinical research activity in Tayside. Subject to planning approval the £12.1 million centre will be housed in a purpose-built unit attached to Ninewells Hospital. A planning application for the project has been... view more... (2005-04-06)
Don't tell mother she has cancer
When family members ask physicians not to disclose bad news to ill loved ones, clinicians often struggle to balance their obligation to be truthful to the patient with the family's belief that the information would be harmful. view more (2007-11-02)
Individuals with family history of genetic disease at risk of discrimination
People with a family history of genetic disease are often discriminated against by insurance companies and their relatives and friends, according to research published on bmj.com today. view more (2009-06-10)
Caring for the caregiver: Redefining the definition of patient
One quarter of all family caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients succumb to the stress of providing care to a loved one and become hospital patients themselves, according to an Indiana University study published in the November 2008 issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. view more (2008-11-11)
New mechanism discovered for DNA recombination and repair
A biochemistry research team led by Dr. Andrew H.-J. Wang and Dr. Ting-Fang Wang at the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica(IBCAS), has discovered that the RecA family recombinases function as a new type of rotary motor proteins to repair DNA damages. view more (2007-09-12)
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