Naturally occurring horse model of miscarriage reveals temporal relationship between chromosomal aberration type and point of lethality.

Chromosomal abnormalities are a common cause of human miscarriage but rarely reported in any other species. As a result, there are currently inadequate animal models available to study this condition. Horses present one potential model since mares receive intense gynecological care.

Two cases of imatinib induced oral pigmentation affecting the palate.

Background: Medication-related oral pigmentation is a unique yet benign finding in the dental setting. As new antineoplastic agents emerge, it is likely that this documented manifestation will continue to grow.

Case Description: Here, we describe two case presentations of imatinib-related hyperpigmentation of the palate.

The unspoken work of general practitioner receptionists: a re-examination of emotion management in primary care.

Dealing with illness, recovery and death require health care workers to manage not only their own emotions, but also the emotions of those around them. While there is evidence to suggest that core occupations such as nursing are well versed in the nature of and need for such work, little is known about the requirements for emotion management on the part of front-line administrative staff. In response, findings from a three-year ethnographic study of UK general practice, suggest that as a first-point-of-contact in the English health care system GP receptionists are called upon to perform complex forms of emotion management pursuant to facilitating efficacious care.