Ovarian response may affect embryo quality but not the incidence of chromosomal abnormalities in PGS patients

Interleukin-8 but Not Interleukin-6 Variant May Affect Susceptibility to Brucellosis

Background: Increased levels of interleukin-8 (IL-8) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in acute human brucellosis have been reported. Previous studies have shown that the production and level of IL-6 and IL-8 cytokines are associated with the polymorphism of the encoding genes. Objective: To investigate the probable association between IL-6 (-174 C/G) and IL-8 (-251 A/T) gene polymorphisms and susceptib...

Age As a Predictor of Embryo Quality Regardless of The Quantitative Ovarian Response

Background One determining factor of a successful IVF cycle is embryo quality. The aim of the present prospective study was to evaluate the associations between markers of ovarian reserve and ovarian response and embryo quality MaterialsAndMethods One hundred and twenty infertile women, aged 21-44 years, undergoing routine exploration during an unstimulated cycle that preceded ART at our center...

Frequency and the Type of Chromosomal Abnormalities in Patients with Primary Amenorrhea in Northeast of Iran

interleukin-8 but not interleukin-6 variant may affect susceptibility to brucellosis

background: increased levels of interleukin-8 (il-8) and interleukin-6 (il-6) in acute human brucellosis have been reported. previous studies have shown that the production and level of il-6 and il-8 cytokines are associated with the polymorphism of the encoding genes. objective: to investigate the probable association between il-6 (-174 c/g) and il-8 (-251 a/t) gene polymorphisms and susceptib...

Desperation May Affect Autonomy but Not Informed Consent

Dunn and colleagues (2011) provide an interesting analysis of the ethical issues involved in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for peoplewith treatment-resistant depression (TRD). I agree with the conclusions the authors draw regarding TRD patients’ capacity to consent but would like to take up the authors’ call for greater examination of theway inwhich desperation may affect patients’ decision maki...