Richard Dawkins, in his words, "let slip the dogs of Twitterwar" yesterday with a tweet about Down syndrome, abortion, and morality. That tweet and his response since, demonstrates he is profoundly ignorant about Down syndrome. So, Prof. Dawkins, you're invited to meet someone with Down syndrome to cure that ignorance. Continue Reading
August 20, 2014
Down syndrome prenatal testing should not be a public health prevention program
David A. Savitz, in an editorial commenting on the study showing Down syndrome is disappearing in Victoria, Australia, says prenatal testing should be used to eradicate Down syndrome due to widespread acceptance of selective abortion. He's not quite right. Continue Reading
August 1, 2014
Which is the harder choice after a prenatal diagnosis: continuing or terminating?
A recent news story presents the question all expectant mothers receiving a prenatal test result for Down syndrome will have to answer for themselves: which is the harder choice, continuing the pregnancy or terminating it? Continue Reading
July 10, 2014
Narrative ethics: the power of story in prenatal testing for Down syndrome
This week has brought a confluence of evidence to me showing the power of story in delivering a Down syndrome diagnosis. Continue Reading
July 2, 2014
Radio interview: NDSC convention & prenatal testing presentation
In case you missed it, here is the link for the radio interview I did about about my presentation at the upcoming National Down Syndrome Congress Convention. Continue Reading
June 23, 2014
Louisiana joins in passing the Down Syndrome Information Act
Sort of. But a key addition to Louisiana's law may result in expectant mothers actually NOT receiving information about Down syndrome. Continue Reading
June 11, 2014
ACMG Posters: needs of expectant mothers with a prenatal diagnosis for Down syndrome
Another round-up of research from this year's American College of Medical Genetics & Genomics. Continue Reading
June 9, 2014
Pastor heals Down syndrome prenatally with prayer!
Um, no he didn't. But this story reveals why screening tests are just that, and why a definitive diagnosis can only come from invasive diagnostic testing. Continue Reading
May 26, 2014
Memorial Day: the importance of having a mission
For this Memorial Day, ask yourself: what in your life is worth living for? Continue Reading
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