The new method, called antenatal "reflex DNA screening," which screens for Down's syndrome, Edwards syndrome and Patau syndrome, detected more affected pregnancies than the test it replaced, with ...

(HealthDay News) – Screening for maternal hypothyroidism, and treatment of women with positive results, is not associated with improved IQ in offspring at age 3, according to a study published ...

Down syndrome or Down's syndrome is an incurable genetic disorder that is mainly diagnosed after birth. However, mothers can also undergo antenatal screening to help predict how likely it is that ...

Prevalence of T.pallidum is increasing in Europe. Universal antenatal screening with comprehensive follow up algorithms are in place in Ireland. We aimed to evaluate adherence to comprehensive ...

Antenatal and postnatal screening are used to protect the health of mothers and babies. Check your knowledge of the techniques and diagnostic testing used with this Higher Human Biology quiz.

AN Ulster mother-to-be who lost a baby to congenital heart disease, last night how the appointment of a unique new nurse to monitor the condition would help scores of families right across ...

Screening at 11 to 13 weeks is not routinely offered in Northern Ireland Pregnant women in Northern Ireland face discrimination over not being offered early screening for foetal abnormalities ...

On the eve of the World Thalassemia Day, doctors and healthcare advocates have urged that first-trimester Thalassemia screening should be made a mandatory part of antenatal care.. They have come ...

Regular screening can prevent early complications such as hypertension and pregnancy diabetes. Antenatal care aims to improve health and prevent disease for both the pregnant woman and her baby.