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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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Michigan Section Annual Clinical Meeting, 2013
Thursday January 31 - Saturday February 2 at Crystal Mountain Resort
The Snow Meeting is the annual meeting of the Michigan Section of the A...
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August 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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Number 527
ABSTRACT: Advances in genetic technologies have led to the identification of hundreds of single nucleotide polymorphisms that are associated with a variety of complex diseases, including cancer, diab...
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June 2012
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Washington, DC -- The clinical value of genetic tests that promise to identify your personal risk of developing cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and a host of other diseases is unp...
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May 2012
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Washington, DC -- Due to concerns about the safety and efficacy of synthetic mesh placed vaginally for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), its use should be reserved for high-risk women for...
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November 2011
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FAQ100
What causes repeated miscarriage?
There are many reasons for repeated miscarriage. More than one half of miscarriages in the first 13 weeks of pregnancy are caused by problems with the chromosomes of...
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August 2011
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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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FAQ171
What is cystic fibrosis (CF)?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder. It is caused by an abnormal gene that is passed from parent to child. It is a lifelong illness that affects all of the organs...
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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 488
ABSTRACT: Pharmacogenetics is the study of genetic variations in drug response that are determined by specific genes. It is hoped that the use of pharmacogenetics in clinical practice may improve dru...
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May 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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Washington, DC -- Preconception and prenatal cystic fibrosis (CF) carrier screening should be made available to all women of reproductive age as a routine part of obstetric care, according to a revis...
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March 2011
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Number 481
(Replaces No. 393, December 2007)
ABSTRACT: Newborn screening programs are mandatory, state-based public health programs. They provide newborns in the United States with presymptomatic testing and necessary follow-up care for a varie...
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March 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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Washington, DC -- All women should have a family health history on file and it should be reviewed and updated regularly, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The Coll...
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February 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 451
ABSTRACT: Approximately 3 million women in the United States have inherited bleeding disorders. The prevalence of bleeding disorders is particularly high among women with menorrhagia. Von Willebrand ...
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December 2009
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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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