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Provides information and resources on newborn screening. Lists newborn screening tests by state. Provides information on newborn screening to parents and the medical community. Supports individuals with genetic conditions and their ... [... more]
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Outreach to Health Care Professionals
This screen contains links to national and state educational resources about folic acid and neural tube defects for doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. Listed below are links to national and state educational resources about ... [... more]
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Contemporary Ob-Gyn Updates
A series of columns written by the March of Dimes for the journal Contemporary Ob/Gyn. Multiple births and the rising rate of preterm delivery (July 1, 2003) Obstetrics and diversity in the US: ¿Se habla español? (Sep. 1, 2002) Going beyond [... more]
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Genetics CD-ROM
This CD-ROM teaches health care providers the basics of clinical genetics. The CD covers growth and development, genetic testing, genetic counseling and ethical, legal and social issues. For price and ordering information, go to the March of ... [... more]
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Recommended Newborn Screening Tests: 29 Disorders
The March of Dimes also urges states to provide test results for an additional 25 "reportable" conditions named in the ACMG report. There are reliable tests for these conditions, but not yet documented treatments. You can find out which tests [... more]
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The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. is the first neonatal education program for health providers to focus on the post-resuscitation and pre-transport stabilization care of sick newborns. As health care providers know, many neonates become ill and require specialized ... [... more]
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How Providers Can Help
If one child in a family has a disorder, there is an increased chance future children from the same parents also will have it. Phenylketonuria (PKU), galactosemia, biotinidase deficiency, sickle cell anemia, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) ... [... more]
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Global Birth Defects Organizations
The following global organizations provide information to professionals and patients about birth defects. ECLAMC (Latin American Collaborative Study of Congenital Malformations) International Clearinghouse for Birth Defects Monitoring ... [... more]
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Influenza: Seasonal, Avian and Pandemic
The word flu is used to describe upper respiratory infections caused by viruses. Symptoms include fever, cough and aches. Flu can be very serious for pregnant women and babies. This article discusses seasonal, pandemic, and avian or bird flu. The ... [... more]
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March of Dimes Resources for Patients
The March of Dimes offers a wide range of resources for patients. These resources are produced by a professional team that includes doctors, nurses and health educators. Resources for Your Patients Most Important Information for Your ... [... more]
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Research Involving Animals
Each year in the United States, at least 150,000 babies are born with serious birth defects. Nearly 40,000 babies die before reaching their first birthday. Each year in this country, more than 480,000 babies are born prematurely, and almost ... [... more]
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Ask Us Now!
Welcome to Pregnancy! Savor the moment . . . save the questions for us. A trained health information specialist will give you the information you need on preconception, pregnancy health and nutrition, newborn screening, complications and risks, ... [... more]
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