A new mutation, R245X, has been identified as a significant cause of USH1 in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. Early diagnosis through molecular screening can lead to earlier intervention, including cochlear implants and ophthalmologic evaluations, improving the quality of life for affected children.
SourceNIH/National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateMay 2, 2003
A growing number of supercities, with over 200 globally, are located near major fault lines and could face devastating earthquakes. The number of fatalities from building collapses during earthquakes has increased four-fold since the 17th century due to urbanization.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·DateMay 2, 2003
Researchers found lasting cognitive deficits in individuals who started smoking marijuana before age 17. Those who began using marijuana at a younger age performed significantly worse on tests assessing verbal functions compared to those who started later or used it sparingly.
SourceNIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse·JournalDrug and Alcohol Dependence·DateMay 2, 2003
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A recent study published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics suggests that bedwetting may be associated with low socioeconomic status in children. The research found that almost 39% of children with bedwetting problems came from low socioeconomic backgrounds, compared to 23% of non-bedwetters.
SourceCenter for Advancing Health·JournalJournal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics·DateMay 2, 2003
Researchers used fruit flies to study how age affects meiosis, a specialized cell division that gives rise to eggs and sperm. The study found that as fruit fly eggs 'age', errors in cell division increase, mirroring the phenomenon in humans, where birth defects like Down syndrome rise with maternal age.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalCurrent Biology·DateMay 2, 2003
The study found that lobeline decreases METH self-administration without inducing reward, indicating its potential as a useful pharmacological treatment. Lobeline also did not alter METH-induced reinstatement of drug-seeking behavior or affect dopamine levels in the brains of rats.
SourceNIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse·JournalPsychopharmacology·DateMay 2, 2003
Scientists from University of Ulster's Geophysics Research Group warn of substantial loss of life possible in Bingol city after Thursday's earthquake, citing increased seismic risk. The team identified two highly stressed areas on the East Anatolian Fault Zone as most likely locations for future large events.
SourceUniversity of Ulster·JournalEarth and Planetary Science Letters·DateMay 2, 2003
Researchers monitored brain activity in rats to understand how cues contribute to drug relapse. They found that rapid dopamine release occurs in response to cues associated with cocaine, initiating drug-seeking behaviors. This study provides new insights into the neural mechanisms underlying cocaine addiction.
SourceNIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse·JournalNature·DateMay 2, 2003
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Researchers found that cocaine-exposed mice had significantly larger tumors and higher IL-10 concentrations than saline-treated mice. Administration of anti-IL-10 antibody reversed the tumor growth-promoting effects of sigma ligand agonists.
SourceNIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse·JournalThe Journal of Immunology·DateMay 2, 2003
Researchers found that black infants born in the summer and fall had lower birth weights than those born in the winter and spring. Additionally, early infancy weight gain was significantly lower for black and Puerto Rican infants born during the fall compared to those born in the spring and summer.
SourceChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia·JournalJournal of Nutrition·DateMay 2, 2003
Studies suggest atypical antipsychotics like Clozaril and Seroquel may have a protective effect against diabetes in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Researchers recommend routine screening for diabetes, hypertension, and obesity in mentally ill patients.