PGDIS coordinates research, education and training in preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), requiring a close collaboration of obstetricians, fertility specialists, embryologists and human geneticists, to insure safety and accuracy of PGD and its application into clinical practice for improvement of genetic practices and reproductive medicine. OBJECTIVES: Collect and distribute the information on the progress of centers…
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Chicago Tribune – Genetic test’s benefits and ethics debated
I received this article today about PGD. PGD stands for Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis, the procedure we used to find Sofia. HEALTH BEAT: PRE-IMPLANTATION GENETIC DIAGNOSIS Genetic test’s benefits and ethics debatedBy William Hageman | Tribune staff reporter Imagine a procedure by which an inherited disorder — say, hemophilia — can be…
National Geographic – Baby Senses
Bad parenting
No doubt about it, there’s no manual for parenting. There are some books, magazines and websites out there that talk about parenting … To tell you the truth I find it boring when someone tries to tell me how to make children behave while they are eating. Maybe its because of my “extreme parenthood” experience……
CNN – Five must-do’s when a loved one is ill
Five must-do’s when a loved one is ill Rule No. 1: Don’t be afraid to interveneRule No. 2: Ask questions until you understand the answerRule No. 3: Remember that you know things the doctors don’tRule No. 4: Temper your loved one’s enthusiasm for quick fixesRule No. 5: Scope out the nurses Article via…
T Cells attacking cancer cells
This is a cool video that I received about TCells attacking rapidly dividing cancer cells:
Notable numbers
Notable numbers 98,987 – Number of US deaths in which hospital- acquired infections are a contributing factor. This is 2x the number of deaths due to car accidents annually in the US. 12,000 – The estimated annual number of health care associated S. aureus blood stream infections in the US. Beginning in 2007 Medicare will…
“BMTs suck eggs, but it will be worth it… I guess.”
Conner Smith is at day 21 post transplant, he is 13 years 3 months old and he had NEMO deficiency. This from his parents blog: This morning Conner said, “BMTs suck eggs, but it will be worth it… I guess.” Needless to say, Conner isn’t feeling like his normal perky self. He had a very rough…
IDF guide for Nurses
New Guide for Nurses IDF Guide for Nurses on Immune Globulin Therapy IDF is pleased to announce the availability of the new, updated and expanded, IDF Guide for Nurses on Immune Globulin Therapy. In response to new advances and treatments, our Nurse Advisory Committee revised the popular guide which was originally developed in 2004. This…
Safe drinking water everywhere
This is a cool gadget used to purify water. SteriPEN™ is the only portable water purifier that uses ultraviolet (UV) light to destroy waterborne microbes. Whether your source is a woodland brook or an overseas hotel tap, SteriPEN purifies clear water by destroying viruses, bacteria and protozoa–including Giardia and Cryptosporidium–in seconds. Carry a SteriPEN to…