Physicians at the University of Maryland Medical Center are using a new ultrasound technique to detect increased risk of genetic abnormalities like Down syndrome and heart disorders in unborn babies.

The usefulness of fetal 'nuchal thickness' as a technique for attempting to diagnose Down's syndrome in obstetric ultrasound is overstated and reliance on this surrogate marker may result in the 'loss ...

If you’re pregnant, your doctor might have mentioned an NT scan or first-trimester screening. An NT scan is a simple test that shows your baby’s risk for some genetic conditions. What Is an NT Scan ...

Purpose: To assess nuchal translucency measurements that were performed as part of routine prenatal screening for Down syndrome. Methods: Collect ultrasound measurements of nuchal translucency and ...

Whitsunday Ultrasound can help put your worries to rest with their nuchal translucency scan service. An ultrasound combined with a blood test, the scan assesses a pregnant woman's risk of having a ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning is rapidly emerging as an innovative diagnostic tool for life sciences and health care. A new study demonstrates how AI deep learning can be used to diagnose ...

A new study has raised the possibility that ultrasound is not as useful as has been suggested. In a recent article published in Ultrasound, the Journal of the British Medical A new study has raised ...

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Nuchal cord is the term used by medical professionals when your baby has their umbilical cord wrapped around their neck. This can occur during pregnancy, labor, or birth. The umbilical cord is your ...