Archive for September, 2008
Genetic change may explain reading difficulty: study
LONDON (Reuters) - The common genetic variation linked to dyslexia may also help explain why some people without the learning difficulty are not good readers, researchers said on Wednesday. (Source: Reuters: Health) Original post by Reuters: Health
No commentsPersistent spatial working memory deficits in rats with bilateral cortical microgyria
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Anomalies of cortical neuronal migration (e.g., microgyria (MG) and/or ectopias) are associated with a variety of language and cognitive deficits in human populations. In rodents, postnatal focal freezing lesions lead to the formation of cortical microgyria similar to those seen in human dyslexic brains, and also cause subsequent deficits in rapid auditory processing similar to those reported in human language impaired populations. Thus convergent findings support the ongoing study of disruptions in neuronal migration in rats as a putative model to provide insight on human language disability. Since deficits in working memory using both verbal and non-verbal tasks also characterize dyslexic populations, the present study examine…
Association of the kiaa0319 dyslexia susceptibility gene with reading skills in the general population.
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Association of the KIAA0319 Dyslexia Susceptibility Gene With Reading Skills in the General Population.
Am J Psychiatry. 2008 Oct 1;
Authors: Paracchini S, Steer CD, Buckingham LL, Morris AP, Ring S, Scerri T, Stein J, Pembrey ME, Ragoussis J, Golding J, Monaco AP
Objective The authors previously identified a haplotype on chromosome 6p22 defined by three single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that was associated with dyslexia (reading disability) in two independent samples of families that included at least one sibling with severe reading impairment. The authors also showed that this haplotype is associated with a reduction in expression of the KIAA0319 gene. In addition, a completely indepe…
Journal 9/30/08- hanging strong with no caffeine!
I have now been caffeine an saccharin free for almost 3 weeks. Wow!! The caffeine thing is kicking mt butt. I have been using Splenda to sweeten things and have been really careful with what I am eating. I have only been doing fresh fruits, veggies, chicken, lean pork and yogurt.
I have had to switch to 1% lowfat yogurt- so it would not have the artificial sweetener- and it holds my hunger much better.
My scale is still a few pounds down so that is good. Here is to a great week!
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Diabetics are in the at risk category- get your influenza and pneumococcal vaccine
Flu season is upon us yet again… Just a little reminder for those that reside in the US, I am not certain about time frames in other countries, that it is time to receive your Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization/Vaccine.Yes, if you hadn’t already guessed diabetics are in the “persons at risk” category. Make your appointment today and save yourself some troubles down the road. Better safe than sorry! That is what I always say.
And no, I am not advising you to do so because I am a nurse and enjoy inflicting pain on people with needles. But that is always a perk when a patient misbehaves, hahahaha.
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Reading ability link to dyslexia gene
READING ability in the general population may be influenced by a gene linked to dyslexia, a study by Bristol University has shown. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health) Original post by Scotsman.com News - Health
No commentsIs that a tattoo with……your mom’s cell number?
I’ve met more and more parents who’ve gotten a tattoo of a puzzle ribbon or of the Autism Speaks pale blue puzzle piece. How about putting a tattoo on your child—ok, a temporary one? Safety Tat offers a full selection of “temporary tats” that can be quickly applied. One says “I have autism” and another “I have non-verbal autism” (which isn’t technically a diagnostic label, of course, but I see the point, I think), while others have medical or allergy alerts; you can have your phone number printed on the tattoo. There’s also quick-stick waterproof write-on tattoos.
According to Cool Mom Picks, even a conservative MIL could love these tattoos.
In Charlie’s case, I suspect…
Health Care Reform Needed As Part Of ‘New New Deal’ To Address U.S. Economic Problems, Opinion Piece States
The U.S. needs a “new New Deal: a systematic approach to the financial and economic problems of the U.S.” that includes health care reform, Katrina vanden Huevel, editor of The Nation, and author Eric Schlosser write in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece.Among other proposals, the U.S.Original post by Diabetes Notes
No commentsBoston Ending Canadian Drug Importation Program After Few City Workers Enroll
A Boston program through which city workers can buy low-cost Canadian prescription drugs will receive its last shipment of drugs in December, after the Canadian drug supplier terminated its involvement because of a lack of participants, the Boston Globe reports.Original post by Diabetes Notes
No commentsHelp Me I’m Sad: Recognizing Depression In Children
Bouts of sadness in childhood are normal, but up to a quarter of children will experience depression before they finish high school, and clinical depression in children seems to be on the rise. Frequent sadness that won’t go away, crying, hopelessness, withdrawal, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep, appetite or energy are some of the key signs of depression, said David G. Fassler, M.D.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
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