Lymphedema Awareness and Experience in the Turner Syndrome Community.

Objective: Lymphedema commonly affects females with Turner syndrome (TS), although it may be underrecognized and untreated. The objective of this study was to better understand self-reported lymphedema prevalence, knowledge, and experience in TS.

Methods: A 24-question anonymous survey was distributed to females with TS or their caregivers at a TS community event, a TS adult comprehensive care center, and an associated pediatrics clinic.

Interest in and Experience with Genetic Testing for Late-Onset Medical Conditions: Results from the National Poll on Healthy Aging.

Background: The increasing availability of genetic testing for late-onset diseases such as Alzheimer's disease necessitates understanding public perceptions and experiences of such testing among at-risk populations.

Objectives: To assess (a) prior uptake of genetic testing (both in medical and direct-to-consumer settings), (b) future interest in genetic testing for late-onset conditions (e.g.

Dermatological concerns for women and girls with turner syndrome.

Introduction: Turner syndrome (TS) is associated with distinct manifestations in women and girls including short stature, cardiac abnormalities, premature ovarian failure as well as dermatological features, including lymphedema, keloids, onychodystrophy, and acne. Although many dermatological concerns present during the first few decades of life, the overwhelming majority of respondents are not provided with dermatology referrals at diagnosis.

Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized an author designed survey to assess self-reported dermatological manifestations, dermatology referral experience, common therapies for select dermatological conditions, as well as a validated 10-question Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) to assess quality-of-life impact in women and girls with Turner syndrome.

The academic environment: the students' perspective.

Dental education is regarded as a complex, demanding and often stressful pedagogical procedure. Undergraduates, while enrolled in programmes of 4-6 years duration, are required to attain a unique and diverse collection of competences. Despite the major differences in educational systems, philosophies, methods and resources available worldwide, dental students' views regarding their education appear to be relatively convergent.

[Prenatal toxoplasmosis: diagnosis and prevention].

Sera of six children, clinically suspected of having congenital toxoplasmosis, and of their mothers were examined for specific antibodies. In four, prenatal infection was established shortly after birth by significant titre differences between the neonatal and maternal sera. In three neonates, toxoplasma-specific IgM antibodies were demonstrated.