Prenatal testing: Should you consider it?
Prenatal testing is optional. If you're considering prenatal testing, make an informed decision. Pregnancy is a time of great anticipation. Will you have a girl or a boy? Will the baby inherit your sense of humor or your partner's compassion? You ... [... more]
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What are the indicators of test reliability?
An explanation of the key statistical concepts that define test reliability and the role of lab testing in medical decision-making Four indicators are most commonly used to determine the reliability of a clinical laboratory test. Two of these, ... [... more]
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Your First Prenatal Visit
It's only natural that you're anxious about your first prenatal visit. But don't let that stop you from scheduling an appointment as soon as possible. This meeting helps your doctor learn as much as possible about you and your baby. All these ... [... more]
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chorionic villi sampling
Prenatal Testing: Amniocentesis Versus Transabdominal Chorionic Villus Sampling (TA CVS) Invasive Prenatal Testing Decisions in Pregnancy After Infertility Procedure: Amniocentesis; Procedure: Transabdominal chorionic villus sampling (TA CVS) [... more]
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Boy or Girl?
There are pros and cons of finding out your baby's sex. Should you find out if you're expecting a boy or a girl? Some parents can't wait to learn the sex of their baby. Others are content to wait until their baby makes its grand entrance. Here ... [... more]
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All About Ultrasounds
If you're pregnant, chances are you'll have an ultrasound at some point. Read on to learn what ultrasounds are, why they're necessary, and what they feel like. Ultrasounds are sound-wave pictures that help doctors see internal fetal and maternal ... [... more]
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Testing: Genetic Testing for ...
Overview of genetic tests that can be performed on a woman and her partner before pregnancy There are hundreds of diseases that are related to changes in our genetic code, but most of them are extremely rare. Mutations or alterations in specific ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: Do not eat peanut-containing products on the FDA recall list. If you are concerned about a product, call the phone number on the product packaging or ... [... more]
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Defectos congénitos
Defectos del tubo neural: Cierre incompleto de la espina dorsal del feto que puede resultar en espina bÃfida o Defectos cardÃaco: Las cavidades o los conductos del corazón no están debidamente [... more]
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