Learning disorders
Researchers have found a link between dyslexia and dyspraxia and an altered dietary requirement for certain fatty acids. Dr Jacqueline Stordy, the English nutritionist who discovered the links, will give three seminars here next week. The lectures are at the education and research centre of St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin 4, next Monday; at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin 4, on Tuesday, October 16th; and in Room 125 of the IT Building at NUI, Galway, on Wednesday, October 17th. The lectures, which are free, start at 8 p.m.
Lymphoedema support
The Irish Lymphoedema Support Network is holding an open day and its annual general meeting on Saturday, at St Luke's Hospital in Rathgar, Dublin. The day's events begin at 11.30 a.m., and there is a £5 charge for non-members. More details from the Irish Cancer Society helpline (1800-200700).
Seeking the alcoholism gene
The alcohol research project at St Loman's Hospital in Palmerstown, Dublin, is looking for volunteers for a study to identify the genes that may contribute to alcohol problems. The research team wants to hear from siblings who all have or have had problems with alcohol. More details from 1800-200041.
Women and tobacco
Europe Against Cancer week begins today, with a focus on women and tobacco. It hopes to draw attention to the effects of smoking on appearance, including wrinkles and bad breath. Smokers also increase their risk of lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, bronchitis and emphysema. They are being encouraged to quit with the help of the "quitline" (1850-201203).
Cardiomyopathy a.g.m.
The Cardiomyopathy Support Group is holding its annual general meeting at noon on Saturday, in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin. Cardiomyopathy is a hereditary disease of the heart muscle; improved diagnosis now results in better control of the disease. For more information, contact the Irish Heart Foundation (01-6685001) or see www.cardiomyopathy.org
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