title: Pittsburgh Registry of Infant Multiplets (PRIM).
abstract: This paper describes the Pittsburgh Registry of Infant Multiplets (PRIM; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), the results of pilot research conducted in this registry, and the plans for future studies. The main focus of the registry is on psychological development and the risk for behavioral disorders. Particularly, characteristics associated with antisociality and the risk for substance use disorders (e.g., aggressivity, hyperactivity/impulsivity), as well as language development and other traits (e.g., dental health) are among the research targets.
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, USA.
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Strassberg
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Peters
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marazita
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ganger
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Watt-Morse
authors.forename: Lenn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Murrelle
authors.forename: Ralph
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tarter
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vanyukov
mesh_terms: D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics* / Q000523:psychology*; D004200:Diseases in Twins / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007805:Language Development Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics* / Q000523:psychology*; D009099:Multiple Birth Offspring / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010414:Pennsylvania / Q000453:epidemiology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012042:Registries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics* / Q000523:psychology*; D014505:Urban Population