Paternity Test During Pregnancy
If you have any questions about who your baby's father is then the most reliable paternity test method is testing for DNA, and it can be done before the baby is born!
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Who Can Request a Paternity Test?
A paternity test is often requested by the mother of the child. In these cases, the named father is in doubt of his paternity and will gladly consent to the test to clear his name.
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New Down Syndrome DNA Test 10 Times More Accurate
The latest edition of the Journal of Medicine includes the story on a DNA test that is ten times more accurate than those in wide use today and it can be done much earlier in the pregnancy, too.
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Antiphospholipid syndrome, also referred to as Hughes syndrome, is a condition of the immune system that causes blood clotting and other complications.
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New Test for Trisomy 21 Less Invasive
The age at which women are choosing to start a family is getting older and older. With increased age comes a greater risk of Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) at birth.
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Ryan Phillippe Has a New Daughter but No New Wife
Reese Witherspoon is happily married again and completely in love with being a mother. Ryan, on the other hand, is waiting DNA results to prove he is the father to a daughter born with his last name.
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Lipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Lipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency is an extremely rare disease often
referred to as E3. The condition is inherited. Due to the extreme rarity
of the condition, significant medical information and treatment options
are lacking.
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Maple Syrup Urine Disease
Maple Syrup Urine Disease is a genetic disorder. The most noticeable
symptom of the condition is sweet scented urine that may smell similar
to maple syrup. The disease prevents the body from breaking down amino
acids effectively.
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Usher Syndrome
Usher Syndrome is a relatively common genetic disorder that primarily
affects vision and hearing. In some cases, children with a severe form
of the disorder are born with substantial balance problems that affect
motor coordination.
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Fetal DNA Pulled from Mom’s Blood
According to a study published in the journal Nature, mom's blood may hold the key to DNA and genetic testing. This study could be the first step in making genetic testing a part of prenatal care for all women.
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New DNA Test Offers Miscarriage Clues
Twenty percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage happens to about 5% of all couples trying to have a family.
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Should Newborn Screening Protocols Include Genome Sequencing?
Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, question the value of including genome sequencing to the standard regimen of tests given to newborn babies.
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What Happens At the Paternity Testing Appointment?
During the paternity testing appointment, all paperwork will be completed and signed before the physical testing is started. There could be a large amount of paperwork, so calling the DNA paternity testing office before the visit is a good idea.
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Congenital CHARGE Disorder
In 1979, Dr. BD Hall was the first to describe CHARGE disorder. The name CHARGE is an acronym for the effects of the disorder on the body.
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