Oct. 14, 2002 — Measuring nuchal translucency in the early second trimester may be the best single test for fetal trisomy 21 and other chromosomal abnormalities, according to a report in the October ...

The nuchal translucency screening is performed via ultrasound. Conception is often compared to a roll of the dice. You hope for a particular outcome but know that your success depends a great deal on ...

There’s a big change coming for pregnant women: Down syndrome testing no longer hinges on whether they’re older or younger than 35. This week, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ...

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 ...

The BMJ is an international peer reviewed medical journal and a fully "online first" publication. Our publishing model–"continuous publication"– means that all articles appear on bmj.com before being ...

Nuchal cord occurs when the umbilical cord wraps around the fetal neck, a phenomenon observed in approximately 10–30% of pregnancies. While the majority of cases follow an uncomplicated course, the ...