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Number 550
ABSTRACT: Myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida, occurs in approximately 1 in 1,500 births in the United States. Fetuses in whom myelomeningocele is diagnosed typically are delivered...
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January 2013
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Number 545
ABSTRACT: Noninvasive prenatal testing that uses cell free fetal DNA from the plasma of pregnant women offers tremendous potential as a screening tool for fetal aneuploidy. Cell free fetal DNA testin...
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December 2012
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FAQ060
Why is there a concern about having a child later in life?
Becoming pregnant after age 35 years can present a challenge. Also, having a child later in life has certain risks. These risks may affect ...
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December 2012
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SP060
La fertilidad
La fertilidad de todas las mujeres disminuye en cierto
grado a partir de los 30 años. Después de ese momento,
es posible que tarde más en quedar embarazada. La
fertilidad d...
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December 2012
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Washington, DC -- A new noninvasive blood test that measures cell free fetal DNA (cffDNA) to screen for three common genetic disorders early in pregnancy is extremely promising, according to a new Co...
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November 2012
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SP179
Beneficios de la prueba de detección de
portadores previa a la concepción
Puede hacerse una prueba de detección de portadores
antes del embarazo (antes de la concepción) o durante
el emb...
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August 2012
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FAQ179
What is preconception carrier screening?
Preconception carrier screening is screening that you can have before becoming pregnant to help predict your chances of having a child with a genetic disorde...
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August 2012
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SP164
Defectos congénitos comunes
Cada año, aproximadamente 1 de cada 33 bebés nace
con un defecto congénito. Un defecto congénito es
un problema que está presente en el momento del
nacimiento...
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July 2012
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FAQ165
What is a birth defect?
A birth defect is a physical problem that is present at birth. A birth defect may affect how the body looks, functions, or both. Many birth defects are mild, but some can be s...
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August 2011
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FAQ094
What are genes?
Genes control your physical makeup. Genes come in pairs. Half of a fetus's genes come from the mother. The other half comes from the father. Some traits, such as blood type, are deter...
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August 2011
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Number 486
(Replaces No. 325, December 2005)
ABSTRACT: In 2001, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Medical Genetics introduced guidelines for prenatal and preconception carrier screening for cyst...
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April 2011
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Number 478
ABSTRACT: Family history plays a critical role in assessing the risk of inherited medical conditions and single gene disorders. Several methods have been established to obtain family medical historie...
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March 2011
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Number 469
(Replaces No. 338, June 2006)
ABSTRACT: Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited form of mental retardation. The syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 3,600 males and 1 in 4,000–6,000 females. Approximately 1 in 250 female...
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October 2010
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Number 449
(Replaces No. 230, January 2000)
ABSTRACT: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive disorder of phenylalanine (Phe) metabolism characterized by a deficiency of the hepatic enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase, an enzyme responsi...
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December 2009
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Number 442
(Replaces No. 298, August 2004)
ABSTRACT: Certain autosomal recessive disease conditions are more prevalent in individuals of Eastern European Jewish (Ashkenazi) descent. Previously, the American College of Obstetricians and Gyneco...
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October 2009
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Number 430
ABSTRACT: Preimplantation genetic screening differs from preimplantation genetic diagnosis for single gene disorders and was introduced for the detection of chromosomal aneuploidy. Current data does ...
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March 2009
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SP171
La fibrosis quistica es un trastorno genetico que ocasiona problemas respiratorios y digestivos. Se origina debido a un gen anormal que se transmite de uno de los padres a su hijo. Aunque no hay cura...
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February 2009
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San Diego, CA -- Today experts addressed in further detail new screening guidelines for fetal chromosomal abnormalities at the 55th Annual Clinical Meeting of The American College of Obstetricians an...
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May 2007
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SP165
Las pruebas de deteccion pueden proporcionar informacion sobre el riesgo que corre una mujer embarazada de tener un bebe con determinados defectos congenitos. Estas pruebas tambien pueden ayudar a su...
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April 2005
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