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Genetic Test Of Pregnant Women To Curb Disorders A Must: Draft Policy
The Central Government has prepared a draft policy proposing compulsory genetic screening of all pregnant women to prevent inherited disorders such as thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia along with putting in place advanced facilities for comprehensive care of such patients.
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Screening for genetic defects
Screening women with blood tests and ultrasound during the first trimester of pregnancy may improve the detection of two serious disorders that can affect the growing baby. Down syndrome, known as trisomy 21, and Edwards' syndrome, also called trisomy 18, are genetic disorders that result from having an extra chromosome.
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Genetic Test Of Pregnant Women To Curb Disorders A Must: Draft Policy
The Central Government has prepared a draft policy proposing compulsory genetic screening of all pregnant women to prevent inherited disorders such as thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia along with putting in place advanced facilities for comprehensive care of such patients.
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Screening for genetic defects
Screening women with blood tests and ultrasound during the first trimester of pregnancy may improve the detection of two serious disorders that can affect the growing baby. Down syndrome, known as trisomy 21, and Edwards' syndrome, also called trisomy 18, are genetic disorders that result from having an extra chromosome.
