In the Fall of 2014, two maternal-fetal medicine specialists ran a sting operation on the non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) labs. Their operation reported embarrassing results for Sequenom and Illumina.
Continue reading... December 14, 2014
One-half of the problem with the new prenatal tests for Down syndrome
An investigative report calls attention to one-half of the problem with the new non-invasive prenatal screening tests for Down syndrome and other conditions.
Continue reading... December 4, 2014
ABLE Act Passes House: more equality & independence for disabled
On December 3, 2014, a historic vote took place. It was eight years in the making.
Continue reading... December 2, 2014
10 #GivingTuesday reasons for Down Syndrome Prenatal Testing
Following Black Friday and Cyber-Monday, today is #GivingTuesday, where people can focus today on giving to a cause of their choice. I hope today you will choose to support the work of this blog.
Continue reading... November 25, 2014
Our story: these hands
The hands of people can tell you many things. The hands of those with Down syndrome are no different.
Continue reading... November 19, 2014
Don’t abort based on MaterniT21
Or based on Harmony, verifi, Panorama, or any of the new prenatal blood-based tests for Down syndrome.
Continue reading... November 13, 2014
That transforming 21st chromosome
At this week’s AUCD conference, I got to see how the 21st chromosome has transformed since 1970.
Continue reading... November 12, 2014
UCEDD What?
This week, I attended the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) annual conference where a surprising moment happened.
Continue reading... November 6, 2014
NIPT: finger licking good
Illumina has decided to “franchise” its verifi non-invasive prenatal screening test. Will the franchised tests be just as good?
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