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 | | For 20 years, amniocentesis has been the primary method available for assessment of the developing fetus. | | | During amniocentesis, the physician uses a thin needle to remove about three teaspoons of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus. | | | Abnormalities often occur in the very early weeks of the baby's development, and we have, as yet, no way to prevent them. |
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http://www.firstbabymall.com/expecting/pregnancy/testing.htm
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| Â | Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome |
| | In diagnostic tests, a positive result very likely means the patient has the disease or condition of concern. | | | A needle is inserted through the mother's abdominal wall into the uterus, using ultrasound to guide the needle. |
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| | Other prenatal tests are diagnostic in nature, which means they can determine with a fair degree of certainty whether a fetus has a specific problem. | | | As an expecting parent, you should take the time to educate yourself about these tests and to think about what you would do if a health problem is detected. |
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/prenatal_tests.html
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| | To help answer questions concerning your baby's well-being, prenatal tests are available to help identify potential problems that could endanger you and your unborn child. | | | Even when conditions cannot be treated, parents often gain valuable time to prepare emotionally and practically for the birth of a child with special needs. |
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http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/philadelphia/EPHtesting.htm
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| Â | The DNA Files - PRENATAL GENETIC TESTING - The Topic In-Depth |
| | Many prenatal tests, however, leave great ambiguity as to how severely the detected condition will affect the child. | | | If you are considering genetic testing, a genetic counselor can help you navigate all the new information and make your own choices about when to test and how to respond to the results. | | | Instead, even as studies about the psychological and social effects of genetic testing go forward, parents are making decisions and living with the consequences on their own. |
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http://www.dnafiles.org/about/pgm3/topic.html
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| Â | Amniocentesis |
| | Amniocentesis is a prenatal test that allows you and your practitioner to gather information about your baby's health and development from a sample of your amniotic fluid. | | | Only about 5 percent will be found to have a baby with a problem. | | | In deciding whether to have this test, you'll need to weigh your desire to know about your baby's condition with the slight risk that the test could lead to a miscarriage. |
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| | The triple test is not 100% reliable, there are incidences when there is a negative test, and the child is born with Down syndrome the reason for this is not always known. | | | A study performed by Jo-Anne Finegan in Toronto followed 88 women who had, had amniocentesis, there was an increased incidence of ear infection in this group. | | | This is one of the reasons why amniocentesis has only been offered to over 35's (since they have a much higher risk of having a Down syndrome child) |
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http://www.biol.napier.ac.uk/bws/courses/projects/downsynd/prenscr.htm
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| | During amniocentesis, using sterile instruments and the aid of ultrasound, a thin needle is guided through the abdomen. | | | To perform this test, the mother is either given a drug called oxytocin to make her uterus contract, or she is told to rub one of her nipples lightly, which causes her body to release oxytocin naturally. | | | It is used to examine the fetal heart rate, muscle tone, body movement, and the amount of amniotic fluid present. |
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http://www.firstbabymall.com/expecting/pregnancy/testing2.htm
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| Â | HealthCentral.com - Best Doctors - What Is The Role Of A Genetic Counselor In Prenatal Testing? - (7/10/2000) |
| | Most of the discussion around invasive prenatal testing, or what happens after an abnormal ultrasound, or what’s done in the triple screen, is done primarily by genetic counselors and not by physician geneticists like myself. | | | The most important point is to have accurate and current information that can be delivered by someone who is familiar with the area and is knowledgeable about a particular test and the interpretation of its result. | | | Even though I am a physician, most of the discussion surrounding prenatal diagnosis is done by the master’s level genetic counselors. |
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http://www.healthcentral.com/BestDoctors/BestDoctorsFulltext.cfm?ID=37651&st...
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| | But what is even more distressing to me is that women actually allow their bodies to be invaded repeatedly with these dangerous tests. | | | Or is it just the fact that women still "do as they are told" rather than taking responsibility for their health and finding out about whether they really want these tests or not? |
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http://www.unhinderedliving.com/testing.html
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| Â | Women's Health Issues-Study Supports Prenatal Testing for All Women |
| | "A positive decision to offer prenatal testing to all pregnant women may have broader consequences, for obstetric and other health services," Petrou writes. | | | Visit the National Library of Medicine to learn more about amniocentesis (www.nlm.nih.gov). | | | But women don't weigh those outcomes equally, according to Kuppermann, whose previously published research examined women's preferences. |
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http://www.womenshealthissues.net/ms/news/517091/main.html
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| Â | DNATesting.com offers fast, accurate and affordable DNA Paternity Testing |
| | A simple cheek swab is all we need and you can take your own samples at home or at one of our many draw site locations across the world. | | | DNA paternity testing is an extremely important issue in your life, and you have our full attention. | | | DNATesting.com’s laboratory is accredited by the AABB, NFSTC, TX DPS, and is licensed by the NYSDOH. |
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| Â | DNA Paternity Testing - Paternity Testing - DNA Testing - Infidelity Testing From $229 |
| | Reports from our Paternity Testing Lab are sent to the client in 5 to 7 working days after receipt. | | | A consultation is necessary to assist the client to determine the type of testing needed and the likelyhood of success. | | | DNA Paternity Testing, utilizing Autopsy Materials or abortus $100.00 additional |
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| Â | Prenatal Diagnosis |
| | Hypertension: Vascular changes can be associated with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) and the more severe complications of eclampsia and pre-eclampsia. | | | These cells can then be analyzed by a variety of techniques. | | | Prenatal diagnosis employs a variety of techniques to determine the health and condition of an unborn fetus. |
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http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/PRENATAL/PRENATAL.html
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| Â | genome.gov ELSI Publications and Products |
| | Tercyak K.P., Streisand R., Peshkin B.N., Lerman C. "Psychosocial impact of predictive testing for illness on children and families: Challenges for a new millennium." Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 2000; 7: 55-68. | | | Browner, C.H. Preloran, H.M., Walker, A., and Bass, H. "Genetic Counseling Gone Awry: Some Consequences of Miscommunication between Prenatal Genetic Service Providers and Latina Clients." Social Science and Medicine. | | | "Correlates of Psychologic Distress in Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Genetic Testing for Hereditary Colon Cancer." Health Psychology. |
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| | Because of those risks, most doctors prefer not to perform an amniocentesis unless there are medical reasons requiring the procedure. | | | Prenatal testing is usually not a good idea due to the potential harm to the mother and child. |
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http://www.homedna-test.com/Prenatal.htm
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| Â | Pregnancy and Parenting Naturally |
| | Guide to Effective Care in Pregnancy and Childbirth by Murray Enkin, et al. | | | One of the best books I've found that describes the pros and cons (in a fairly unbiased manner) of each of the many prenatal tests. |
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http://members.aol.com/kristachan/prenatal.htm
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| Â | Paternity Answers: Home DNA Paternity Tests - $165 Paternity Testing |
| | Expectant mothers can learn about procedures/methods available for prenatal paternity testing.. | | | Other tests, such as a siblingship analysis, may take 4-6 weeks. | | | We can also provide Legal Paternity Testing for those who need court admissible results. |
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http://www.paternity-answers.com/
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| | Guided by ultrasound, a long needle is inserted into the uterus and fluid is extracted. | | | Many persons with genetic disorders such as spina bifida, Down's syndrome, and cystic fibrosis still lead rich and rewarding lives and are only mildly affected, though some disorders may present themselves as more severe. | | | Although many doctors feel that it's best to have as much information as possible, a positive test can cause an unnecessary amount of stress and worry. |
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http://www.w-cpc.org/pregnancy/testing.html
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| Â | Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Homepage |
| | Patients, now you can learn about lab tests in our Patient Health Library, filled with easy-to-read information about more than 1,900 health conditions and 600 medical tests. | | | Physicians, learn about InSure,™ the more sensitive fecal immunochemical test for colorectal cancer screening. | | | Quest Diagnostics to Offer New Test to Measure Circulating Tumor Cells in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer |
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| Â | Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Health / Science / Boston doctors slow to adopt new testing methods |
| | In New York, California, Pennsylvania and elsewhere, there is no such prohibition, though physicians need appropriate consent from the patient to perform the procedure, which usually involves inserting a thin hollow needle and catheter through the woman's vagina and cervix. | | | Lim, who trained in Maryland and performs about 120 of the tests per year, expects no change any time soon in the Massachusetts law. | | | For legal and perhaps cultural reasons, Boston doctors have been slow to adopt the method of testing, which detects fetal chromosomal defects such as Down syndrome as early as 11 weeks into a pregnancy. |
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http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2004/06/22/boston_doctors_slow_to_adopt_new_testing_methods
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| Â | Discovery of the gene for Cornelia de Lange syndrome |
| | Families having one child affected by CdLS have only a one percent chance that a subsequent child will be affected. | | | The finding is expected to lead to a genetic test, enabling rapid and definitive diagnosis of the syndrome, as well as prenatal testing for families who already have one child with the disease. | | | When a genetic test for CdLS is developed, said Dr. Krantz, physicians will be able to provide a definitive diagnosis to confirm or rule out a clinical diagnosis. |
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http://www.news-medical.net/view_article.asp?id=1616
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| Â | Prenatal Testing Health Search - Medical Dictionary Search Engines |
| | Prenatal Testing: What's Involved and Who Should Consider It (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | Prenatal Testing Health Search - Medical Dictionary Search Engines | | | It may take up to ONE minute to load all the Engines. |
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| Â | Gene Testing |
| | With PGD, couples are much more likely to have healthy babies, Although PGD has been practiced for years, only a few specialized centers worldwide offer this procedure. | | | Commercialized gene tests for adult-onset disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and some cancers are the subject of most of the debate over gene testing. | | | The tests give only a probability for developing the disorder. |
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http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/medicine/genetest.html
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| Â | Paternity prenatal paternity testing |
| | Coming up with excellent prenatal paternity testing websites can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. | | | Our prenatal paternity testing is fresh and new so we have not yet managed to give lots of content, but what we have done so far is researched the very best prenatal paternity testing sites on the net. | | | Where paternity of the child is in question, any party with an interest may ask the court to determine paternity. |
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http://www.a1-ezystore.com/paternity/prenatal-paternity-testing.htm
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| Â | Prenatal Diagnosis - Testing / Family Village |
| | Information regarding prenatal diagnosis, aminocentesis, ultrasound, maternal-serum screening, and other diagnostic tests which can be useful in evaluation of your unborn child. | | | Presents information about prenatal genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis. | | | Fatal prenatal prognosis and has links to support and information for before and after the child is born. |
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http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_prenatal.htm
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| Â | Howstuffworks "How Prenatal Testing Works" |
| | How do we know that a baby is developing properly throughout the 40 weeks of gestation? | | | Ultrasound examination during pregnancy is one common form of prenatal testing | | | In this edition of How Stuff Works, we will examine the tests that obstetricians (the doctors who care for pregnant women during pregnancy and delivery) use to assess the development of an unborn child. |
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http://www.howstuffworks.com/prenatal-testing.htm
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| Â | WHDH-TV - healthcast - Prenatal Testing |
| | New research suggests that genetic testing should not be limited to pregnant women starting in their mid-thirties. | | | Pre-natal tests are usually offered starting at age 35 to detect problems like downs syndrome. | | | The California study showed prenatal testing is cost-effective and beneficial for pregnant women as young as 16. |
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http://www.whdh.com/features/articles/healthcast/A2301
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| Â | Prenatal Paternity Testing |
| | Each approach has its own advantages and limitations. | | | Paragon Genetics offers two different ways to determine prenatal paternity. | | | Paragon Genetics(tm) is a trademark of Health Genetic Center Corp. |
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http://www.paragondna.com/pren1.htm
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| Â | Early Pregnancy Tests and Ovulation Predictor Kits |
| | pregnancy and ovulation tests that provide the highest degree of sensitivity available | | | Here to Compare Test Sensitivity w/ other brands! | | | pregnancy tests and ovulation predictor kits are designed for convenient home testing - easy-to-use, reliable, and packaged discreetly to honor your privacy. |
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