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The Effect of Prenatal Invasive Tests on Neonatal Birthweight

Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 2015
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of prenatal invasive procedures on neonatal birth weight. STUDY DESIGN: The present study consists of three group of pregnancies; 1) Amniocentesis group (n=97), 2) Chorionic Villus Sampling ...
Atakan Tanacan, Emine Aydın, Ayşe Nur Çakar, Murat Çağan, Dinçer Göksuluk, Mehmet Sinan Beksaç   +5 more
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Study on the Imprinting Status of Insulin-Like Growth Factor II (IGF-II) Gene in Villus during 6–10 Gestational Weeks

Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2010
Objective. To compare the difference of imprinting status of insulin-like growth factor II (IGF-II) gene in villus between normal embryo development group and abnormal embryo development group and to investigate the relationship between karyotype and ...
Jianhong Chen, Qun Fang, Baojiang Chen, Yi Zhou, Yanmin Luo   +4 more
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In Utero HSC Transplantation for Sickle Cell Disease: A Potential Therapeutic Approach That Overcomes Complications of Current Therapies

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide but has limited treatment options, most of which carry significant side effects. At present, the only curative treatment for SCD is allogeneic or gene‐modified autologous hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation (Tx).
Oluwaseun O. Babatunde, Madeleine G. Bibby, Anthony Atala, Graça Almeida‐Porada, Christopher D. Porada   +4 more
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Invasive Prenatal Diagnostics: A Cornerstone of Perinatal Management

Applied Sciences
Since the 1950s, invasive prenatal diagnostics have played an integral role in perinatal management. However, its significance extends beyond detecting genetic abnormalities.
Aleksy Świetlicki, Paweł Gutaj, Rafał Iciek, Karina Awdi, Aleksandra Paluszkiewicz-Kwarcińska, Ewa Wender-Ożegowska   +5 more
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Prenatal Spectrum of COL2A1‐Related Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita: A Review and Two Case Reports

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To review the published literature on prenatal findings of COL2A1‐related SEDC, summarizing reported imaging and molecular variants, and to describe two additional prenatal cases evaluated at a tertiary referral center. Method A narrative review with a systematic search strategy was conducted to analyze prenatal imaging findings ...
López‐Rodríguez Larissa, León‐Madero Luis Felipe, Jiménez‐Chaidez Salvador, Gallardo‐Gaona Juan Manuel, Rodríguez‐Sibaja María Jose, Castañeda‐de‐la‐Fuente Angelica, Del Castillo‐Reyes Katia Alejandra, Yañez‐Felix Ana Lucia, Morales‐Dominguez Valeria, Borboa‐Olivares Héctor Jesús, Sevilla‐Montoya Rosalba   +10 more
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Prenatal Diagnosis of Sandhoff Disease by Enzyme Analysis of Chorionic Villus Sample

Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 2008
OBJECTIVE AND STUDY DESIGN: The prenatal diagnosis of Sandhoff disease (SD) was performed in 14 fetuses of families by the analysis of chorionic villus sample obtained at 11-14 weeks of gestation. The diagnosis was based on the absence or near-absence of
Asuman Özkara, Ebru Dikensoy, Tülay Özlü, Meral Topçu, Nur Çakar, Mehmet Sinan Beksaç   +5 more
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Investigating the presence of fetal trisomy 13, 18, and 21 in Pakistani Patients and its' Computational Analysis

International Journal of Endorsing Health Science Research, 2022
Background: Chromosomal aneuploidy due to meiotic non-disjunction is among the most significant and common causes of miscarriages in humans. The present study was conducted to investigate the presence of fetal trisomy 13, 18, and 21 in Pakistani ...
Amina Safdar, Dua Zhaira, Sumaira Kousar, Shehla Javaid   +3 more
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Prenatal Genetic Testing for Beckwith‐Wiedemann Syndrome: Considerations, Challenges and Observations (A Real‐World Study)

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Prenatal genetic testing for imprinting disorders is rarely requested with the exception of Beckwith‐Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) which is associated with specific ultrasound findings (e.g., placental mesenchymal dysplasia, omphalocele). However, genetic testing for BWS is challenging as aberrant DNA methylation has to be addressed which
Melissa Connolly, Louise McClelland, Pierpaola Tannorella, Tanja Richter, Ester Mainini, Andreas Dufke, Annette Lischka, Matthias Begemann, Katja Eggermann, Thomas Eggermann, Silvia Russo   +10 more
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Prenatal treatment of mothers with fetuses at risk for congenital adrenal hyperplasia: How relevant is it to Indian context?

Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013
Management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) from embryonic stage to adulthood is a critical challenge. We would like to comment on some of the practical difficulties in offering prenatal treatment for CAH-affected fetuses in Indian population. For
Marumudi Eunice, Ariachery C Ammini
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The effects of mifepristone on the structure of human decidua and chorion and Bax and Bcl-2 expression at early stage of pregnancy

BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2022
Background As a progesterone receptor antagonist, mifepristone combined with misoprostol is widely used to terminate early pregnancy in clinical practice.
Fei Tian, Hua Han, Ligang Jia, Junqin Zhang, Zhaoping Chu, Jie Li, Yuan Zhang, Ping Yan   +7 more
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