A study released in February 2014 did lead to non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) being offered to all expectant women. Here's three points about the new study: Continue Reading
February 19, 2014
What’s missing from non-invasive prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Given all the attention the past few years on advances in prenatal testing, it should be relatively simple to decide what prenatal testing an expectant mother should have if she chooses to accept prenatal testing, right? Well, not exactly. Continue Reading
February 10, 2014
Risk-free prenatal testing may increase risk of prenatal testing
In 2014, I attended the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) annual conference. Turns out, research presented there showed that a prediction of mine is happening: non-invasive prenatal screening may increase the risk of diagnostic prenatal testing. Continue Reading
February 6, 2014
Prenatal testing for Down syndrome webinar, March 3rd
UPDATE: The National Center for Prenatal & Postnatal Down Syndrome Resources and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities are co-sponsoring a webinar Monday, March 3, 2014, 12:00 - 1:30, EST. Please note the new date, March 3rd. I will be co-presenting with Dr. Brian Skotko about the newest prenatal testing for Down syndrome and how Down syndrome support organizations can respond to questions from media and members. The webinar is free. Continue Reading
January 27, 2014
From the News Page: Inspiraporn, the State of the Union, & Down Syndrome Health Care Guidelines
From the News Page: Co-Chair of the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus, and mom, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will deliver the Republican Response to tomorrow's State of the Union address. Dr. Skotko delivers a Grand Rounds presentation on updated Down syndrome health care guidelines. A St. Louis OB writes about the new prenatal testing. A panel of parent/authors speak tonight at Columbia. And, a mom takes on Inspiraporn! Continue Reading
January 23, 2014
Free Webinar: What is Prenatal Testing & How Can Affiliates Respond?
Next Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, EST, Down Syndrome Affiliates in Action is hosting a free webinar on prenatal testing for Down syndrome. Click here to register. Continue Reading
January 21, 2014
From the News page: Prenatal testing to explode & 98% termination rate reported
Below is the collection of news reports, blog posts, and opinion pieces collected for today related to Down syndrome and prenatal testing. The stories today seemed to have a theme more than other days. Continue Reading
January 15, 2014
Bad ethics = bad business
There's an aspect of Iviomics introducing its brand of non-invasive prenatal screening into India that has gone completely unreported. Separate from the ethical concerns, it's just bad business. Continue Reading
January 13, 2014
Pop quiz: how accurate is Iviomics’ prenatal testing pamphlet?
Iviomics has introduced its version of noninvasive prenatal screening to India. So, today we'll have a pop quiz about Iviomics's patient pamphlet. Continue Reading
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