Now, “placental cytotrphoblastic cell line” doesn’t roll off the tongue as easily as “cell free fetal DNA” and it doesn’t suggest the degree of certainty that “fetal” DNA does for a prenatal test. But even if “placental cytotrophoblastic cell line” is a mouthful, it’s what ...
On Friday, at 16w, the doctor drew blood for AFP test. I am in California, so I’m not sure if they only test AFP or if – by law – they test more. However, those are the only 2 official tests I’ve had (the AFP results are pending). My OB did not do a NT scan, but ...
If the first trimester screening test is positive, chorionic villus sampling, might have a significant impact on the management of the pregnancy, should be included for a definitive prenatal diagnosis. At or after the 15th gestational week, a few weeks should not be waited after the screening po...
This is where prenatal screening comes in. Screening tests provide a reevaluation of the odds that a pregnancy is positive for Down syndrome. Initially these tests could only be provided in the second-trimester. Then, in 2007, professional guidelines recognized the nuchal translucency-combine...
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In this review, we consolidate the current knowledge about the effects of ECs on asthma by addressing four critical questions: (A) Do EC compounds play a role in the pathogenesis of asthma? (B) What is the effect of EC use on lung function and on airway inflammation in patients with ...