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... – When multiple disease variants exist at the same gene, a single marker may not capture them well enough. – Haplotype-based association analysis is good theoretically, but it hasn’t shown its advantage in practice. ...
... – When multiple disease variants exist at the same gene, a single marker may not capture them well enough. – Haplotype-based association analysis is good theoretically, but it hasn’t shown its advantage in practice. ...
an Internet-Based Cohort of Pediatric IBD
... regardless of treating physician/practice • Preliminary findings suggest that internet based recruitment and data collection are feasible • Growth in enrollment and long term cohort retention will be critical to the success of this project ...
... regardless of treating physician/practice • Preliminary findings suggest that internet based recruitment and data collection are feasible • Growth in enrollment and long term cohort retention will be critical to the success of this project ...
Childhood Obesity Tool Kit - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
... Childhood obesity is one of the most important issues facing the United States, especially in Tennessee. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, one in five children in the United States are now considered overweight. Unless behavior and poor lifestyle choices are identified and corr ...
... Childhood obesity is one of the most important issues facing the United States, especially in Tennessee. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, one in five children in the United States are now considered overweight. Unless behavior and poor lifestyle choices are identified and corr ...
Down syndrome
... the observations that NTDs have a high rate: – in monozygotic twins – more frequent among first degree relatives – more common in females than males • The risk of recurrence for NTDs: approximately 2 to 4 percent when there is one affected sibling • With two affected siblings, the risk is approximat ...
... the observations that NTDs have a high rate: – in monozygotic twins – more frequent among first degree relatives – more common in females than males • The risk of recurrence for NTDs: approximately 2 to 4 percent when there is one affected sibling • With two affected siblings, the risk is approximat ...
Peer-reviewed Article PDF
... decrease or avoid post-surgical complications [2-5]. Maternal obesity is an increasingly frequent finding in obstetric practice. The combination of maternal obesity and cesarean section has increased significantly in recent years. Extreme obesity is increasing rapidly in the pregnant population. We ...
... decrease or avoid post-surgical complications [2-5]. Maternal obesity is an increasingly frequent finding in obstetric practice. The combination of maternal obesity and cesarean section has increased significantly in recent years. Extreme obesity is increasing rapidly in the pregnant population. We ...
Pediatric History and Exam
... assume or lose importance depending on the age of the patient or the nature of the problem. Reserve detailed questioning for those aspect s most pertinent to the child. ...
... assume or lose importance depending on the age of the patient or the nature of the problem. Reserve detailed questioning for those aspect s most pertinent to the child. ...
Meet the Heart Expert
... An Iowa native, Dr. McMahon grew up in rural Clayton and Delaware counties, and graduated from Loras College in Dubuque and Des Moines University medical school. He began his career as a primary care physician in Nevada through the National Health Service Corp, before deciding to continue his medica ...
... An Iowa native, Dr. McMahon grew up in rural Clayton and Delaware counties, and graduated from Loras College in Dubuque and Des Moines University medical school. He began his career as a primary care physician in Nevada through the National Health Service Corp, before deciding to continue his medica ...
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
... antibodies ◦ Renal involvement poorer prognosis ◦ Drug induced lupus usually subsides when the drug is discontinued. ...
... antibodies ◦ Renal involvement poorer prognosis ◦ Drug induced lupus usually subsides when the drug is discontinued. ...
Cushing`s Disease in Dogs
... treatment, but simply reducing the cortisol production and therefore the clinical signs. Mitotane is an older drug and essentially acts by killing the cells that produce the cortisol in the adrenal. It is first used every day until the clinical signs (especially appetite) are reduced, and then a mai ...
... treatment, but simply reducing the cortisol production and therefore the clinical signs. Mitotane is an older drug and essentially acts by killing the cells that produce the cortisol in the adrenal. It is first used every day until the clinical signs (especially appetite) are reduced, and then a mai ...
Chapter Summary for Nutrition: Concepts and
... Chapter Summary for Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies 11e Chapter 11 – Diet and Health Adequate nutrition is a key component in maintaining a healthy immune system to defend against infectious diseases. Both deficient and excessive nutrients can harm the immune system. The same diet and lifestyl ...
... Chapter Summary for Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies 11e Chapter 11 – Diet and Health Adequate nutrition is a key component in maintaining a healthy immune system to defend against infectious diseases. Both deficient and excessive nutrients can harm the immune system. The same diet and lifestyl ...
Roster Report #1: Daily Vaccination Record
... Conditions that weaken the immune system such as HIV/AIDS, leukemia, lymphoma, or most other cancers, organ transplant, or agammaglobulinemia. A severe autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that may significantly suppress the immune system. Currently taking, or have recently ...
... Conditions that weaken the immune system such as HIV/AIDS, leukemia, lymphoma, or most other cancers, organ transplant, or agammaglobulinemia. A severe autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that may significantly suppress the immune system. Currently taking, or have recently ...
Nutrition in the critically ill
... Why feed the critically ill? Provide nutritional substrates to meet protein and energy requirements Help protect vital organs and reduce break down of skeletal muscle To provide nutrients needed for repair and healing of wounds and injuries ...
... Why feed the critically ill? Provide nutritional substrates to meet protein and energy requirements Help protect vital organs and reduce break down of skeletal muscle To provide nutrients needed for repair and healing of wounds and injuries ...
Chickenpox in Pregnancy and Postnatal Period
... virus of the herpes family. Transmission occurs by respiratory droplets and direct personal contact with vesicular fluid (Tyring, 1992). In the UK, approximately 93% of adults have detectable antibodies to varicella so most pregnant women are immune (Nardone, et al. 2007). However, pregnant women wh ...
... virus of the herpes family. Transmission occurs by respiratory droplets and direct personal contact with vesicular fluid (Tyring, 1992). In the UK, approximately 93% of adults have detectable antibodies to varicella so most pregnant women are immune (Nardone, et al. 2007). However, pregnant women wh ...
Question 1
... otherwise normal. You tell his parents that this is apparently an isolated birth defect. During counseling about their risk for having another similarly affected child, the statement that you are MOST likely to include is that A. because the defect is isolated, their risk is no greater than that of ...
... otherwise normal. You tell his parents that this is apparently an isolated birth defect. During counseling about their risk for having another similarly affected child, the statement that you are MOST likely to include is that A. because the defect is isolated, their risk is no greater than that of ...
Comprehensive Center for Bleeding Disorders
... In addition, people with heart disease, significant risk factors for heart disease, or who are at risk for clotting may not be able to use this medication. The use of desmopressin must be accompanied with a twenty-four hour fluid restriction to reduce the small risk of seizures. Some people experie ...
... In addition, people with heart disease, significant risk factors for heart disease, or who are at risk for clotting may not be able to use this medication. The use of desmopressin must be accompanied with a twenty-four hour fluid restriction to reduce the small risk of seizures. Some people experie ...
Cholesterol Management in Coronary Heart Disease Patients
... of high cholesterol is the ATP III guidelines which look at nine different patient lab findings and risk factors. Based on lab findings and characteristics, the guidelines recommend treatment goals, lifestyle changes, and preferred drugs. The guidelines should be utilized when conducting a comprehen ...
... of high cholesterol is the ATP III guidelines which look at nine different patient lab findings and risk factors. Based on lab findings and characteristics, the guidelines recommend treatment goals, lifestyle changes, and preferred drugs. The guidelines should be utilized when conducting a comprehen ...
Pediatric Health History: Ages 1-6
... Family History For each of the following blood relatives, please describe the health status, severe illness(es), death and age at death as they apply. Father ...
... Family History For each of the following blood relatives, please describe the health status, severe illness(es), death and age at death as they apply. Father ...
Population Genetics
... separated reproductively by geography or culture. A mutated allele might be transferred down to a large number of offspring. Assortative mating: tendency for humans to choose partners who share characteristics such as height, intelligence and racial origin. Consanguinity: this is the term for marria ...
... separated reproductively by geography or culture. A mutated allele might be transferred down to a large number of offspring. Assortative mating: tendency for humans to choose partners who share characteristics such as height, intelligence and racial origin. Consanguinity: this is the term for marria ...
Neurofibromatosis Type 1
... tumors can compromise essential functions such as vision or can result in physical disfigurement. As a developmental disorder, NF1 can also cause cognitive disability, skeletal deformities, and cardiovascular malfunction. While symptoms appear early in life, they may get worse over time or new ones ...
... tumors can compromise essential functions such as vision or can result in physical disfigurement. As a developmental disorder, NF1 can also cause cognitive disability, skeletal deformities, and cardiovascular malfunction. While symptoms appear early in life, they may get worse over time or new ones ...
COMPLEX GENETIC DISEASES
... mutation. The subsequent steps of the molecular identification of the DNA differences has already been described in the molecular biology section: ...
... mutation. The subsequent steps of the molecular identification of the DNA differences has already been described in the molecular biology section: ...
ap: chapter 14: mendel and the gene idea
... 14. How is blood type an example of multiple alleles? _________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 3 of 4 ...
... 14. How is blood type an example of multiple alleles? _________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 3 of 4 ...
Final Exam Medical Genetics Test A SINGLE BEST ANSWER 1
... A) they must be within or closely linked to the disease-causing gene locus B) they must be associated with a cytogenetically visible chromosome abnormality C) they must be the causative mutation for the disorder D) they must result from digestion of DNA with EcoRI E) they must be consistent in size ...
... A) they must be within or closely linked to the disease-causing gene locus B) they must be associated with a cytogenetically visible chromosome abnormality C) they must be the causative mutation for the disorder D) they must result from digestion of DNA with EcoRI E) they must be consistent in size ...
Olshan leads national effort to examine causes of childhood cancer
... and colon cancer, but says the potential for discovery and possible preventive measures in the future is significant. “This study may give us some insight into the in utero origins of childhood cancer, and it makes a very interesting model, possibly for adult cancers that may have an origin during f ...
... and colon cancer, but says the potential for discovery and possible preventive measures in the future is significant. “This study may give us some insight into the in utero origins of childhood cancer, and it makes a very interesting model, possibly for adult cancers that may have an origin during f ...
Complex Traits
... About 1% of the US population has some form of schizophrenia. Most develop it between ages 16 and 30, and only rarely after age 45. It can be hard to recognize in younger people. “lose touch with reality”: – hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there). Voices telling you what to do, ...
... About 1% of the US population has some form of schizophrenia. Most develop it between ages 16 and 30, and only rarely after age 45. It can be hard to recognize in younger people. “lose touch with reality”: – hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there). Voices telling you what to do, ...
Thyroid and pregnancy - Josephine Carlos
... retrospective case series have shown that the rate of fetal hypothyroidism is similar with both drugs (Wing 1994 Am J Obstet Gynecol 170:90) ...
... retrospective case series have shown that the rate of fetal hypothyroidism is similar with both drugs (Wing 1994 Am J Obstet Gynecol 170:90) ...