Prenatal diagnosis

positions of Steinbock and McMahan on prenatal genetic testing.…

A genetic research advancement enables genetic counselors to obtain information on the specific genes of an embryo. Currently, a test can reveal whether several life-threatening diseases or disabilities, such as Tay-Sachs or Autism, are prevalent in an embryo. As research continues to progress, scientists perceive it will be possible to test for non-disease genes such as intelligence, violence, or memory capability. Therefore, as many couples utilize in vitro fertilization (IVF) to reproduce,…

Triple X Syndrome (Trisomy X) What is a genetic disorder? A Genetic disorder is inherited conditions caused by a DNA abnormality. Genetic disorders are caused by problems by one or more abnormalities in genomes. Usually apparent at birth. Genetic disorders are usually rare and impact one in several thousands, if not millions each day. For example Triple X syndrome affects 1 of 1,000 of females. Triple X Syndrome also known as (trisomy x) is a genetic disorder that deals with females…

Prenatal Diagnosis Prenatal diagnosis contains features relating to the health of both the fetus and the parents [60]. Current methods including the combined test and invasive procedures (amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS)) are being used to screen the fetus for chromosomal abnormalities pose a risk to mother and fetus [61]. In addition to the risk, the rate of abortion related to CVS and amniocentesis is 1.0 to 2.0% [62] and the false positive rate of combined test is 5.0-9.0%…

Starting with the detection of diseases in newborns an example of genetic screenings success can be found from Phenylketonuria (PKU). PKU forms in approximately one out of twelve thousand live births. A child who hosts PKU shows no sign of problem at birth but if left untreated may suffer seizures and develop behavioral problems and mental retardation. PKU testing started in the 1960's and is now mandatory in the United States. Through this regulatory process PKU has practically been eliminated.…

Diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis type 1 is based mainly on clinical findings which meet the diagnostic criteria for Neurofibromatosis 1 which was developed by the National Institutes of Health. Since Neurofibromatosis 1 is caused by heterozygous pathogenic modifications in NF1, molecular testing is rarely needed for diagnosis, and is only useful for certain individuals. The diagnostic criteria for Neurofibromatosis 1 is: 1 they must have six or more café-au-lait macules which are, for prepubescent…

Research Study This study aims to better understand the prevalence of mental health within the homeless population. In order for this to be achieved, this study will survey a population of homeless people who are at risk of being homeless, have been homeless in the past, or are currently homeless. This is the dependent variable for this study so this criterion must be met in order for them to be part of the sample. Being at risk for homelessness will be determined by their income level being at…

N couples are included in this study. Our sample consists of both depressed and nondepressed patient participants, all of whom are diagnosed with anxiety disorders (other than specific phobia or public speaking phobia). N patients (%) are diagnosed with comorbid major depression. Of the N couples, there are N male patients (%) and N female patients (%). Participants were recruited from the general community and various local therapy centers in the area. They were screened for anxiety disorders…

clinicians. Initially, the DSM was based on the psycho-social model, however, it was later changed to focus on the medical model. The result of this change caused clinicians to have to diagnose individuals and include a diagnosis in most cases. Insurance companies pushed for a diagnosis as a means reimburse for treatment and therefore pay for the services. As the DSM was being changed, social workers were impacted tremendously by the changes. The role of social workers expanded. Some social…

Warner’s office on campus at Baptist Hospital. Computer data and patient’s medical records were password protected. No identifiable data was included in data collected. 2014 Results 2014 Age and Gender. Patient’s identified as being discharge with diagnosis of STEMI and NSTEMI during 4th quarter 2014 (October 1, 2014 – December 31, 2014) which met inclusion criteria were N=82. Minimum age was 38, maximum age 91, M= 64.56, SD= 13.18, “(see Table 2)”. Of the 82 patients 25 (30.49%) were females…