The signs and symptoms of influenza (the flu) often include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing, sore throat and it may even lead to complications such as pneumonia. On rare occasions, complications such as these can be life-threatening. That is why it is important to know that the flu virus is more likely to cause
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Cell-Free DNA Screening During Pregnancy
What is Cell-Free DNA Screening? Cell-free DNA or cfDNA, refers to the fragments of fetal DNA found in the mother’s blood during a pregnancy. cfDNA is particularly helpful in conducting tests regarding the developing fetus during pregnancies in a minimally invasive way. The majority of the cfDNA found in the blood comes from the placenta
Fetal Pleural Effusion
Fetal pleural effusion is a rare finding of fluid collections in the fetal chest, outside of the lungs. There are two issues with fetal pleural effusions, namely the etiology of the effusion as well as the effect it has on the developing fetus. Etiology of Fetal Pleural Effusion The cause of pleural effusions is not
The Rising Popularity of Prenatal Screenings for Chromosomal Disorders
This past June, Renate Lindeman from the Netherlands, a mother of two children with Down Syndrome (DS), wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post about her experiences with her children’s initial diagnosis and the new popularity of prenatal screenings for chromosomal disorders, DS among them. In the case of her first child, Lindeman did not
Three Signs & Symptoms of Preeclampsia
Three Signs & Symptoms of Preeclampsia 1. Preeclampsia during Pregnancy Preeclampsia is actually a condition that develops over the course of pregnancy. If a woman had high blood pressure early on in her pregnancy, we would not consider her as having preeclampsia. We would consider her as having a diagnosis of high blood pressure
What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes?
Women experiencing gestational diabetes do not generally experience any symptoms. But patients who have non-pregnancy related diabetes usually experience frequent urination and become extremely thirsty. To determine whether gestational diabetes is present, all pregnant women go through a screening process that consists of two tests, a Glucose Challenge Test (GCT) and a Glucose Loading Test





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