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Cystic Fibrosis check now for all newborns
By Maria Muennich on 01/12/2007 13:06:58
Early detection should help to provide more effective health care for those babies affected by the inherited disease
Good news for soon-to-be new parents, blood spot screening for CysticFibrosis (CF) is now available to all newborn babies in the UK as part of the heel-prick test.The most common life-threatening inherited disease in the UK, Cystic Fibrosis (CF
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New book on PCOS
By Laura Lee Davies on 04/08/2006 01:07:48
Two authors publish 'The Ultimate PCOS Handbook', aimed at helping sufferers deal with life, health and fertility.
Those who suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS, find conceiving a child if not impossible, at least very difficult.A new book about this common but serious condition could offer some valuable insights for many women.Written by Colette Harris and Theresa Cheung, who are...
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Embryo regulator favours tests for more diseases
By Laura Lee Davies on 10/05/2006 09:38:26
The HFEA supports screening for more diseases in the process of IVF treatment.
of routine fetal screening for Downs Syndrome and Cystic Fibrosis.In pre-implantation genetic disgnosis (PGD), an embryo being used for 'assisted conception' can be screened for certain conditions before being put back into the woman for pregnancy. Current
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Barcodes introduced for newborn babies
By Sara Mackenzie on 22/04/2010 14:08:00
One hospital has replaced handwritten wristbands with a barcode system to keep babies even safer
five after birth to identify the heel prick blood sample."They send off the blood test and the label together to a regional screening laboratory to be tested for conditions like sickle cell disease and cystic fibrosis.”
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Passing on Inherited Disease
By ThinkBaby on 30/06/2008 01:24:59
What are the risks of your child inheriting a disease from you and your partner?
Syndrome and Huntingdon’s Disease.Most inherited conditions only manifest themselves in the child when both parents have the genetic disorder which causes the condition. These include sickle cell anaemia, cystic fibrosis, Tay Sachs Disease, and spinal
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Know-how: Blood Spot Test
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/02/2008 01:21:58
This blood test, taken from all newborn babies, checks for serious conditions which may need urgent treatment
of these conditions can begin immediately, and this may help prevent the condition developing further.The conditions which this test looks for are:Phenylketonuria (PKU)Congenital hypothyroidismSickle cell disordersCystic fibrosis (CF)How the Blood Spot Test is taken
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Common tests for infertility: Men
By ThinkBaby on 01/03/2006 07:49:34
The road to fertility treatment is paved with tests for both partners - here we outline the most frequently used
abnormality. Common problems looked for are whether the man is a carrier of cystic fibrosis and whether he has Y-chromosome microdeletion which affects sperm production.
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What is meconium?
By Louise Rogers on 09/08/2006 12:38:56
The presence of meconium in your waters can signal health concerns for your new baby. What should you look for and what should you do?
into the amniotic fluid (5-20 per cent of all births).Did you know?Sometimes the meconium becomes thickened and congested in the ileum, a condition known as meconium ileus. Meconium ileus is often the first symptom of cystic fibrosis.
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Two women go to extraordinary lengths to have a baby
By Kimberley Smith on 08/09/2011 13:44:15
Meet the woman who is having an affair and another who’s ignoring cancer to start a family
-to-be, Melanie Jaggard, is going so far as to ignore her rare form of cancer, in order to be a mum. Currently pregnant with twins, Melanie has been diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC), a rare and incurable form of head cancer. Melanie’s prognosis
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What is amniocentesis?
By ThinkBaby on 23/03/2006 11:27:08
When is an amniocentesis offered, what is involved and what are the risks
. This may be because:A previous pregnancy was affected by a chromosomal or genetic abnormalityYour baby is at risk from an inherited disorder such as cystic fibrosis or Huntingdon's diseaseA woman is over 35 years of age and/or earlier screening blood tests
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