HHMI researchers devise prenatal blood test that accurately detects Down syndrome and two other serious chromosomal defects. Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have developed a new prenatal ...

There are two types of Down syndrome tests: invasive and non-invasive. Invasive tests require the removal of amniotic fluid from the womb, while noninvasive tests use blood samples drawn from the ...

"High cortisol in a normal individual can be a sign of stress in your case," said Dr. Hatipoglu. "However, sometimes other ...

It takes roughly five to ten minutes to complete the test - but could help figure out if you're possibly living with a ...

Unlike amniocentesis, which can also detect Down syndrome, this test can be carried out much ... cross the placenta and attack the baby's red blood cells, resulting in jaundice, anemia, brain ...

For the average Joe, a typical day doesn't usually get the heart racing. But for folks with Postural orthostatic tachycardia ...

Blood tests, such as the Sequential Integrated Screening, measure specific proteins and hormone levels in the mother’s blood ...

Sep. 25, 2024 — People with Down syndrome face a higher risk of developing leukemia. Now researchers explain why, by identifying specific changes in blood cells of people with Down ...

Charvarius Ward took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message in memory of his 23-month-old daughter, Amani Joy, who passed ...

Study finds mosaicism in Down syndrome reduces Alzheimer's risk, providing new insights into genetic influences on cognitive ...

Normally, four enzymes break down heparan sulfate ... Doctors confirm a Sanfilippo syndrome diagnosis with a blood test that checks enzyme activity. Your doctor may recommend this blood test ...

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Many people are unfamiliar with a disorder called 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome or 22q. Which is ...