An outcomes analysis of five prenatal screening strategies for trisomy 21 in women younger than 35 years

Article Abstract:

The cost-effectiveness and procedural-related losses associated with 5 prenatal screening strategies for fetal aneuploidy in women less than 35 years old were examined. The sequential screening has the highest procedure related euploid loss rate and is considered to be the most cost-effective prenatal screening strategy for trisomy 21.

Science & research, Research, Medical screening, Health screening, Down syndrome

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A five-year experience with fragile X screening of high-risk gravid women

Article Abstract:

It is more effective to test people with the symptoms of fragile X syndrome to identify affected families than to test their pregnant relatives. Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes mental retardation and other developmental abnormalities.

Diagnosis, Genetic screening, Genetic testing, Fragile X syndrome

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Can prenatal ultrasound findings predict ambulatory status in fetuses with open spina bifida?

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Prenatal ultrasound scans can be used to determine the prognosis of a fetus affected by spina bifida. Spina bifida occurs when the spine does not close properly and part of the spinal cord protrudes through the skin.

Ultrasound imaging, Prenatal diagnosis, Spina bifida

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