Unexpected discovery: A prenatal genetic screening for the baby revealed abnormalities that pointed to a possible maternal health issue. Family history clue: The mother’s father had kidney cancer, ...

What should have been one of the most joyous times of Dr. Naseem Khorram’s life turned into one of the most terrifying. The Los Angeles-based nephrologist was getting routine bloodwork during her ...

Prenatal genetic testing determines if an offspring is at risk of genetic or hereditary conditions. This can inform the parents of decisions such as keeping the child or not or adjusting to help them ...

Myriad Genetics, Inc. has launched a new educational website called "Know More Sooner," aimed at providing detailed information about reproductive and prenatal genetic testing. The site seeks to ...

A new test developed by researchers from Columbia University in New York City may help pregnant women learn if their developing fetus is at increased risk of miscarriage. The test is called the ...

Imagine this: You just found out that you or your partner are pregnant, and your overwhelmed with emotions. You start thinking about prenatal vitamins, making your first provider appointment, car ...

Unexpected cancer clue: A routine prenatal DNA screening for chromosomal abnormalities revealed abnormal results that led to the discovery of the mother's kidney cancer. Family history link: A genetic ...

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