Antenatal screening for fetal trisomies using microarray‐based cell‐free DNA testing: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/pd.5621
Abstract: To evaluate the test accuracy of non‐invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for fetal trisomy 21, 18, and 13 using cell‐free (cf) DNA analysis in maternal plasma with microarray quantitation. read more here.
Keywords: antenatal screening; microarray; analysis; free dna ... See more keywords
Implementation of non‐invasive prenatal testing within a national UK antenatal screening programme: Impact on women's choices
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DOI: 10.1002/pd.6131
Abstract: To evaluate the implementation of non‐invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on pregnant women's choices in a national NHS antenatal screening programme for Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome and Patau's syndrome. read more here.
Keywords: women choices; antenatal screening; prenatal testing; non invasive ... See more keywords
Cost-effectiveness of human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) antenatal screening for prevention of mother-to-child transmission
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011129
Abstract: Background Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) causes adult T-cell leukemia-lymphoma (ATL) and HTLV-1-associated myelopathy-tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) with a poor prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and health impact of HTLV-1… read more here.
Keywords: antenatal screening; cost; htlv; cost effectiveness ... See more keywords
Specificity of HTLV screening tests and its impact on health care program costs: The perspective of antenatal screening in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0853-2020
Abstract: Abstract INTRODUCTION: Brazil ranks first in the number of HTLV-1/-2-infected individuals worldwide. The high morbidity and mortality of HTLV-1-associated diseases, especially following infection in infancy, requires strong action to reduce vertical transmission. METHODS: To facilitate… read more here.
Keywords: htlv; antenatal screening; program; brazil ... See more keywords