Physicians at the University of Maryland Medical Center are using a new ultrasound technique to detect increased risk of genetic abnormalities like Down syndrome and heart disorders in unborn babies.

The usefulness of fetal 'nuchal thickness' as a technique for attempting to diagnose Down's syndrome in obstetric ultrasound is overstated and reliance on this surrogate marker may result in the 'loss ...

A new study provides large-scale, population-level evidence that nuchal translucency (NT) screens detect a wide range of genetic disorders at thresholds lower than the level currently considered ...

Discovering you are pregnant is a significant moment. While it is exciting, it is normal to feel a mix of emotions, including some anxiety and stress. Your mind probably fills with questions, but the ...

Researchers provide a comprehensive overview of prenatal screening for fetal aneuploidies, including traditional serum screening, ultrasound imaging, and cell-free DNA testing. A 37-year-old pregnant ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning is rapidly emerging as an innovative diagnostic tool for life sciences and health care. A new study demonstrates how AI deep learning can be used to diagnose ...