Recurrent tonsillitis among twins
Article Abstract:
A study aims to estimate the relative contribution of genetic and environmental effects on the variance in the liability of recurrent tonsillitis. It is concluded that the lifetime prevalence of recurrent tonsillitis was 11.7%, with a significant predominance of female cases.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
Causes of, Genetic aspects, Tonsillitis, Tonsilitis
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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Behavior problems and mental health referrals of international adoptees
Article Abstract:
A study is conducted to estimate the effects of international adoption on behavioral problems and mental health referrals. Most international adoptees are well-adjusted although they are referred to mental health services more than nonadopted controls.
Publisher: American Medical Association
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
Psychological aspects, Risk factors, Intercountry adoption, Children, Adopted, Adopted children, Behaviour problems, Behavior problems
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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Subjects list: Research, United States
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