SUGER Flashcards
Where is medelian genetics most important?
Rare diseases
Where are complex trait genetics important?
Common diseases CVD VHD
What is the importance of somatic genetics?
In cancer diseases
How rare are rare diseases?
1 in 2000
What is ADPKD?
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Where the kidney is filled with cysts that stop it from functionning properly affect all ethnic groups
What is a cyst?
A fluid filled growth that is lined with cells
What does polycystic kidney disease affect?
it affects the kidneys and also lung endothelial problems, heart valve defects, intracranial aneurisms, cysts in other parts of the body
How is PKD diagnosed?
The number of cysts in the kidney based on your age (cysts develop over time as natural ageing things)
What is the link with genotype and prognosis?
the type of mutation can give you an idea of when you end up getting kidney problems
What are the treatments for PKD?
dont understand causes. key molecules are cAMP and Ca2+ Vasopressin receptor -2 antagonist(blocker)
What does sexual and reproductive health involve?
Respect safety and freedom from discrimination and violence, throughout whole life not just reproduction, supportive of all sexualities STDs, Fertility, abortion, sexual violence, mental health gender dysphoria
Why is sexual health important?
it is in top 10 disease burdons
What are some recent changes in sexual practices in the last 60 years?
Rising gap between sexual debut cohabitation and childbearing, fall in teenage pregnancy, older childbearing age, HIV/AIDS reduction in sexual prejudice, increasing expectations of sexual fulfilment at older ages
What are the aims of sexual health policy?
Educate on consent, Condoms, HIV testing, Fall in unwanted pregnancies, educate young people, tackle inequalities
How many organisms cause STI?
over 30
What is a big problem with STI now?
Asymptomatic carriers and can increase risk of HIV contraction, antibiotic ressistance
What is maternal mortality levels?
Very low in developed countries often in poorer countries
What maternal inequalites are there?
Black african women are more likely to die than white people
What can cause unwanted pregnancy?
Intoxication, availability of contraception, lack of ability to control contraception
What is female genital mutilation?
when a surgical operation is done on the female which can cause pain and suffering. often done for religious or cultural reasons
What are effects of FGM?
Scars, cysts formation, pain during sex, lack of pleasure, psychologiccal dammage
What are some key challenges to Sexual and reproductive health?
Political gender sexuality hierachies
religious and moral beliefs of people
Is obesity a disease?
some think it should but politics is behind
What diseases are linked to obesity?
Cancers, heart disease, liver disease, stroke, depression and anxiety, sleep apnoea, diabetes, arthritis and asthem