Population-based genetic screening for Klinefelters Syndrome: A critical analysis

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/491281

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Klinefelter’s Syndrome (KS) is a common and important genetic condition affecting males, yet 70% are never diagnosed. Males with KS are always infertile and may have hormone imbalances, breast development, decreased facial and pubic hair, and varying levels of cognitive, social, behavioural and learning difficulties. Treatment and intervention options are available, if KS is diagnosed early enough. Screening for the condition is possible - but what would the advantages and disadvantages of this be?

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2011

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $75,468.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Ophthalmology and optometry not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Genetic screening | Men's health | Psychosocial factors | Qualitative research | Quantitative research

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