Oct. 14, 2002 — Measuring nuchal translucency in the early second trimester may be the best single test for fetal trisomy 21 and other chromosomal abnormalities, according to a report in the October ...

There’s a big change coming for pregnant women: Down syndrome testing no longer hinges on whether they’re older or younger than 35. This week, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ...

A new study provides large-scale, population-level evidence that nuchal translucency (NT) screens detect a wide range of genetic disorders at thresholds lower than the level currently considered ...

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With new, less-invasive ways to check for Down syndrome, screening for the genetic birth defect should now be offered to all pregnant women, regardless of age, says a leading obstetricians' group.

There's a big change coming for pregnant women: Down syndrome testing no longer hinges on age 35. This week, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists begins recommending that every ...

At just 13 weeks pregnant, Mireille McQuade is looking for reassurance. She's undergoing a new procedure as early as possible in her pregnancy to see whether or not her fetus is healthy. AsCBS News ...

(HealthDay News) — Exogenous progesterone seems to increase nuchal translucency (NT), according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Noting that ...

At 30, Karen Clemente is young and healthy, and her dental practice in Houston is thriving. Last spring, when she learned she is pregnant, she became even more dedicated to maintaining her good health ...