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 ...

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.

A new study provides large-scale, population-level evidence that nuchal translucency (NT) screens detect a wide range of genetic disorders at thresholds lower than the level currently considered ...

A nuchal cord happens when your baby’s umbilical cord becomes wrapped around their neck in the womb. Nuchal cords are quite common, and while they often do not cause any health problems, in rare cases ...

The presence of multiple markers in a second-trimester sonographic scan is associated with a much higher risk for trisomy 21, according to the findings of a meta-analysis. M. Agathokleous, from the ...

Can the thickness of a fetus's neck be a sign of Down syndrome? An ultrasound test called nuchal translucency, combined with a blood test, reliably alerts early in pregnancy if a baby is likely to be ...

In pregnancy, the first-trimester screening plays a pivotal role in identifying chromosomal abnormalities in the foetus and foetal well-being. It is to facilitate better access to the early pregnancy ...