Blood
26 Nov 2007
Unique Role for Blood Formation Gene Identified
All blood cell production in adults depends on the steady work of a vital gene that, if lost, results in early bone marrow failure, Dartmouth Medical School cancer geneticists have found. Their research reveals an unexpected role for the gene in sustaining the adult blood-forming system, and opens novel strategies…
Anatomy
26 Nov 2007
Vision and the eye’s anatomy
The eye is the organ that allows us to see. The optical components of the eye focus light, and the neural components send visual information…
Children's health
22 Nov 2007
Childhood Sexual Abuse has Lasting Effects
A University of Queensland study has found that women who experience certain types of sexual abuse (penetrative) in their youth are at increased odds of being overweight by the age of 21. The study, which drew from the responses of 1273 men and 1305 women aged 21 years, found while…
Children's health
22 Nov 2007
Mutations in the Insulin Gene can cause Neonatal Diabetes
Mutations in the insulin gene can cause permanent neonatal diabetes, an unusual form of diabetes that affects very young children and results in lifelong dependence on insulin injections, report researchers from the University of Chicago and Peninsula University (Exeter, UK) in Sept. 18, 2007, issue of the Proceedings of the…
Exercise
22 Nov 2007
Obesity and Sexuality
Sexuality refers to an individual's sexual attitudes, behaviours and practices. It is considered an integral part of our personality. The concept varies widely between individuals,…
Children's health
20 Nov 2007
Hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)
Seasonal rhinitis or hay fever is an exaggerated response to an allergen (e.g. pollen), causing inflammation of the nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.
Children's health
20 Nov 2007
Impact of Diet on Allergy Risk
Over the last few decades, there has been a huge increase in the number of people suffering from allergies. A large number of studies are beginning…
Children's Health
20 Nov 2007
Nutrition in Adolescent Girls
Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 10 and 13 years in girls. Adolescence is characterised by the…
Bone
16 Nov 2007
COSA ASM 2007 Highlights
The 34th COSA ASM offered a series of stimulating and exciting presentations from international and national experts covering the many disciplines of oncology research and clinical practice. The conference was held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on November 14-16, 2007. Some of the presentations that took place are summarised here.
