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The Code: Living with Genetic Abnormalities
When a child with a genetic or other abnormality is born, parents need information as well as support from the medical community. Even the same genetic disease like cystic fibrosis will vary in. its clinical severity. The doctor's main task is to he...
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Haley or Matthew's Story: Diagnostic Techniques Allow Doctors to Evaluate Fetus
Physicians use medical technologies like ultrasound and amniocentesis to monitor the progress of the fetus during pregnancy. Ultrasound allows doctors to detect structural abnormalities, and estimate the age and position of the fetus. Amniocentesis ...