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University of Utah Health Sciences
Researchers find possible genetic link for pelvic floor disorders
May 14th, 2009
University of Utah researchers have identified a region of the human genome that may contribute to the development of pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence, according to a study published this week in the American Journal of Human Genetics. Kristina Allen-Brady, Ph.D., and colleagues at the University of Utah School of Medicine analyzed the DNA of 70 women from 32 families with at least two cases of pelvic floor disorders (PFD) and found significant evidence for a gene that predisposes to PFD on chromosome 9. "PFDs are a major public health concern for women of all ages," says Allen-Brady, research...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-14)
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