Study shows dramatic increase in Caesarean sections
The report, published in the prestigious international journal, the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, found that the rise could not be explained by increases in clinical reasons for caesareans such as complications in pregnancy or labour/delivery and was more likely due to societal factors. The research project looked at all births in Western Australia between 1984 and 2003 (m...Detection of mRNAs on Cryosections of the Cardiovascular System Using DIG-Labeled RNA Probes
The following protocol was optimized from a protocolusing 35S-labeled RNA probes [1, 2]. In research studies,it enables detection of the expression of rare mRNAs inthe cardiovascular system (e.g., of the proinflammatorycytokine granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating...Jumping genes eliminate sections of DNA
A recent study reveals that jumping genes appear to be able to delete sections of DNA, an effect that could cause disease and have profound implications for the evolution of the human genome. It was known previously that components of DNA called Line 1 elements jumped around, inserted themselves in the middle of genes and had disruptive effects,// but this is the first time it has been sh...Caesarian sections may not help in reducing post-pregnancy blues
It’s considered till now that after delivery depressions, that had plagued new mothers all over the world, // was mostly due to the trauma of the delivery. As a result of this belief, many pregnant women opted for a planned caesarian birth to avoid the depression. A new study that comes in the recent issue of British Medical Journal says that this may not be the case. According to Deirdr...Distinct Brain Sections Are Activated While Making Risky Decisions
Duke University Medical Center researchers have discovered that distinct regions of the human brain are activated when people are faced with ambiguous choices versus// choices involving only risk. The investigators found the reason behind why people make risky choices, and how such risk-taking can become an addition or lead to compulsive gambling. The study results were published in the j...Mothers Opting for C-Sections- Be Warned
Mother Nature may be smiling. Researchers have given their opinion- Nature’s way is far superior to pre-planned caesarian operations//, those decided solely upon by the mother, in spite of it being unnecessary. According to their results published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the risks encountered by a woman who opts for a C-section, in spite of her doctor not advising...Busy Intersections Invite People to Walk More
People are more likely to go for a walk in areas with four-way intersections and a large number of shops and businesses as possible destinations,// a large new study finds. The study examined pedestrian trips in 10 major U.S. cities to determine to what extent urban design guidelines increase walking. Only two of four smart growth criteria investigated held up as reasons f...