Adolescent girl – the gordian knot

[The Gordian knot in gender equity].

Gender has been considered to be one of the social determinants of health; this fact constitutes an opportunity for going deeper into an analysis which, as it is a daily matter, becomes invisible. Gender-equity in health means having equal opportunities of gaining access to the available resources, a democratic distribution of power and know-how in the health system and a health policy benefitt...

Genetics of lupus-untying the Gordian knot!

Untying the Gordian Knot of Cytokinesis

Ability to divide is one of the basic properties of a cell. In metazoans, where cells divide in a context of germ layers, tissues, and organs, cell proliferation must be coordinated with differentiation to prevent developmental abnormalities. Genetic analyses in simple model systems (yeast, slime mold, fruit fly) have demonstrated that defects in either karyokinesis, or nuclear division (e.g., ...

Mass Customization vs. Complexity: a Gordian Knot?

Mass customization is a business strategy that aims at satisfying individual customer needs, nearly with mass production efficiency. It induces a high complexity level because of various customer requirements and a steadily changing environment. However, mass customization has some potential to reduce complexity. These interdependencies between mass customization and complexity form a Gordian k...

Dementia and driving: a modern Gordian Knot

Dementia refers to a syndrome characterised by a progressive deterioration of memory and at least one other cognitive domain (e.g. language, executive function, praxis) which interferes with one’s daily function and independence. Epidemiological data indicate the prevalence of dementia to be 6.5% of those aged over 65. Disciplines Medicine and Health Sciences | Social and Behavioral Sciences Pu...