Diagnostic Potential of Amniotic Fluid Cells in Deciphering Rare Diseases
The University of Hong Kong
This is the first study to demonstrate the clinical utility of amniotic fluid cells RNA-sequencing
Prenatal Care
Four in Five Pregnancy-Related Deaths in the US Are Preventable
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Data highlights opportunities to better protect moms
What Does the Roe v. Wade Ruling Mean for Prenatal Testing?
Rachel Muenz
Here’s how the recent Supreme Court ruling is likely to affect prenatal testing
Wide-Ranging Diagnoses in Children Born before 24 Weeks Gestation
University of Gothenburg
Study shows a need for special support for children born extremely preterm
Air Pollution Exposure during Pregnancy Has Long-Term Impact on Child’s Health
Texas A&M University
Effects from prenatal air pollution exposure include low birth weight, asthma, cognitive issues, obesity, and diabetes
Expert Panel Proposes Standardized Definition of Placental SARS-CoV-2 Infection
National Institute of Health
Recommendations aim to help streamline research and optimize clinical care
Research Reveals Compromised Transfer of COVID-19 Antibodies through Placenta
Massachusetts General Hospital
Glycosylation of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies may be to blame for this reduced transfer from mother to fetus
Prenatal Testing in Your Lab (Survey)
Today's Clinical Lab
What prenatal testing technologies does your lab use?
Protein Commonly Screened for in Pregnancy Is Linked to Gestational Diabetes
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Researchers establish association between PAPPA protein and changes in fat tissue and glucose resistance in pregnancy
Hemoglobin A1C Screening in Early Gestational Diabetes
Miriam Bergeret, MSc
With no clear standards for A1C screening in early pregnancy, researchers focus on establishing useful guidelines