In Armenia, outdated diagnostic systems lead to 90% of amniocentesis procedures being unnecessary, forcing many pregnant ...

A woman touched my arm and said, “Your pajamas are cute.” I wanted to vomit.

ABSTRACT: Objective. To describe the management of toxoplasma seroconversions observed in 2024 in a resource-limited Senegalese district, detailing the laboratory strategy, ultrasound assessment, ...

A prenatal test costs anywhere from $72 to $2,000, depending on the type of test and whether your insurance covers it. Prenatal tests can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand ...

Many women want to be reassured that their unborn baby is healthy. Second trimester amniocentesis performed around 16 weeks' gestation is the test most often used. A needle is inserted through the ...

Many genetic abnormalities can be diagnosed before birth. Your doctor or midwife may recommend genetic testing during pregnancy if you or your partner has a family history of genetic disorders. You ...

Late amniocentesis demonstrates a 22.9% overall genetic diagnostic yield, with 2.4 times higher yield for fetuses with multiple organ system anomalies (36.4%) vs single organ system anomalies (15.3%).

A karyotype is a picture of chromosomes used to find abnormalities in their size, shape, or number. Healthcare providers use karyotyping during pregnancy to check for genetic conditions like Down ...

In the first instalment of a series to mark the 10th anniversary of the Future Science Prize, Holly Chik and Shen Xinmei look at Professor Dennis Lo’s groundbreaking discovery of fetal DNA in maternal ...