Category: Genetics & Birth Defects
May Eastside Science Café: The Modern Legacy of Ancient Viruses May 9, 2011 – 7 p.m. – Wilde Rover In the past century, we’ve seen outbreaks of new viruses such as HIV, SARS and several flu strains, but what about the viruses that came before them? These ancient, extinct viruses (“paleoviruses”) affect modern humans, too. [...]
Early genetic studies indicated that the gene was located at the end of chromosome 4. But where the gene was and how it became activated was a puzzle.
Listen to examples of deceptive or dangerous marketing used by genetic testing companies, obtained through undercover contact and telephone calls.
“This week alone, 183 more babies will be born prematurely.”
By Carolyn M. Clancy, M.D. August 18, 2009 Our parents and grandparents share family values, traditions, and heirlooms with us to help define who we are. They also pass along genes that determine our eye color, height, and risk for developing certain medical conditions. Decades of experience have shown us that inherited risks play a [...]
What Free Lecture on Genetics and Cancer Genetic testing for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer can offer important medical information for you, your family and your doctor. Learn about genetics and cancer, including what genetic tests are available and when they should be used, the advantages and disadvantages of testing, how to take your family [...]
A conference held this July in Seattle on the ethics of genetic testing of newborns and children is now available online at UWTV’s website. The 2008 Pediatric Bioethics Conference brought together some of the nation’s top ethicists to talk about the controversies involved in testing newborns and children for genetic conditions even when there might [...]
Small changes in one chromosome have been linked to a wide range of mental disorders including mental retardation, autism and other birth defects, University of Washington researchers report published Sept. 10 by the New England Journal of Medicine. The discovery could lead to new ways for doctors to diagnose mental retardation, autism and other disorders.
For many years scientists have been trying to find a genetic cause for schizophrenia, a devastating brain disorder that affects 1 in 100 Americans. People with schizophrenia may hear voices, see things that are not there and have other delusions. The risk for developing schizophrenia seems to run in some families, so researchers have thought [...]
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Lost in translation: Lack of trained interpreters can lead to medical errors
Interpreter services at hospitals and other medical settings are often inadequate, forcing family members, including children, to step in, or the task falls to medical staff members who may not speak the language well.
Some insurers deny ER coverage to people who have been drinking
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Think your regular health insurance policy will cover you if you get into medical trouble overseas?
Don’t bet on it.
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