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Johns Hopkins Scientists Out A Gene For Gout
Having partnered last year with an international team that surveyed the genomes of 12,000 individuals to find a genetic cause for gout, Johns Hopkins scientists now have shown that the malfunctioning gene they helped uncover can lead to high concentrations of blood urate that forms crystals in joint tissue, causing inflammation and pain - the hallmark of this disease.
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Issue Brief Examines Disparities In Unmet Dental Care Needs Among Children
"Trends in Child Health 1997-2006: Assessing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Unmet Dental Care Needs," Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies: The issue brief examines disparities in the reporting of unmet dental care needs because of cost over the past 12 months among black, Hispanic and white children younger than age 18. The brief compares the unmet dental care needs among the racial/ethnic groups of children overall and among children of various racial/ethnic groups in families with similar sociodemographic characteristics, such as family type, poverty status and health insurance coverage. Hispanic children are the most likely to have dental care needs that are unmet because of cost, according to the brief. In addition, the brief analyzes several indicators of child health -- including low birthweight, health status, unmet dental care needs, ADHD/ADD diagnosis and asthma diagnosis -- to provide additional details of disparities in child health (Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, May 2009).
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Pitt's Dr. Lewis Kuller Named 2009 Distinguished Scientist By American Heart Association
Lewis Kuller, M.D., Dr.P.H., distinguished professor of public health and professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, has been designated a 2009 American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist for major contributions to cardiovascular disease and stroke research.
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The HUGO Journal Joins Springer's Biomedical Sciences Portfolio

Starting in October 2009, Springer will publish The HUGO Journal in cooperation with the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO). Formerly published at Springer as Genomic Medicine, The HUGO Journal has a new design, new features and a new editorial team. Members of HUGO will receive free access to the journal online and be able to purchase print subscriptions at discounted rates. The HUGO Journalwill focus on discoveries arising from the basic, clinical and population explorations of the human genome and genomes of organisms relevant to human health. The journal will publish primary research papers of the highest quality as well as in-depth review articles on important topics pertaining to genomic medicine, human genetics, computational genomics and genomic technologies. The HUGO Journal will also publish key consensus reports and policy guidelines from the HUGO Council and its subcommittees. Several new sections featuring the description and utility of genomic databases as well as special reports on innovation and technology advances will be offered to foster the exchange of information relevant to genomic scientists. "We are delighted to work with Springer to publish The HUGO Journal. In line with our new direction to focus on enhancing genomic capabilities, The HUGO Journal will definitely be an important instrument to promote knowledge, excitement and networking," said Professor Edison Liu, President of HUGO and Executive Director of the Genome Institute of Singapore. Peter Butler, Editorial Director, Biomedical Unit at Springer, said, "We are very pleased to be partnering with such a prestigious society. Working together with the Human Genome Organisation, we look forward to supporting the advance of genomics research. The Human Genome Organisation, an international organisation established in 1988, encourages collaboration among genome scientists around the world. Now that the human genome has been sequenced, the organisation is seeking the biological meaning of its information content and to this end, is focusing on the medical implications of genomic knowledge. HUGO also works to improve the genomic capabilities in the emerging countries of the world. Springer is a leading global scientific publisher of books and journals, delivering quality content through innovative information products and services. It publishes close to 500 academic and professional society journals. Springer is part of the publishing group Springer Science+Business Media. In the science, technology and medicine (STM) sector, the group publishes around 2,000 journals and more than 6,500 new books a year, as well as the largest STM eBook Collection worldwide. Springer has operations in about 20 countries in Europe, the USA, and Asia, and more than 5,000 employees. The HUGO Journal ISSN: 1877-6558 (print version), ISSN: 1877-6566 (electronic version) Joan Robinson Springer


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