Prenatal Testing
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Two biomarkers promising for preeclampsia prediction
“A more accurate prediction of preeclampsia is expected to improve risk stratification and clinical care and shape clinical practice guidelines,”...
News
Test all perinatally exposed infants for HCV: CDC
The CDC noted that rates of HCV infections during pregnancy are on the rise.
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A dozen genes emerge as dangerous during pregnancy
Carrier screening to identify genes associated with complications can inform risk assessment.
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Hypertensive disorders screening recommended for all pregnant women
USPSTF cites moderate-certainty evidence for benefits of screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Commentary
A nurse’s view: Blood test for severe preeclampsia will save lives
The test’s ability to predict severe preeclampsia within 2 weeks can help save lives.
Conference Coverage
Prenatal sleep problems, depression linked to poorer outcomes
Screening pregnant patients for sleeping problems and for prenatal depression early in pregnancy may help identify and prevent later problems.
Master Class
Investigating the etiology of recurrent pregnancy loss
Consideration of the timing of pregnancy loss can provide a useful guide to evaluation, as etiologies vary depending on when in gestation losses...
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Routine third-trimester ultrasounds can detect likely breech births
The significant reduction in undiagnosed breech presentations held if sonographers used a traditional ultrasound machine or if midwives used a...
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NICU use up, birth weights down in babies of mothers with HCV
New findings surprised a study researcher since the adverse outcomes weren’t related to prematurity.
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Health risks low for children exposed in utero to cancer and chemo
Treatment decisions should take into account the diagnosis and prognosis of the mother, the gestational age of the fetus, and the potential...
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They trusted their prenatal test. They didn’t know the industry is an unregulated ‘Wild West.’
As regulators stay on the sidelines, a growing industry expands its reach but leaves some pregnant patients feeling misled and heartbroken.