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… or legs. They also are more likely to get cancer. Gaucher disease. This disease causes a … or legs. They also are more likely to get cancer. Gaucher disease. This disease causes a …
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… With infantile Tay-Sachs, a baby looks healthy at birth. A doctor may see a red spot … difficulty walking, slurred speech, or mental health problems. The symptoms depend on how … providers of maternity and reproductive healthcare in the era of direct-to-consumer …
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… of having a baby with a genetic condition or birth defect are higher than average. Even … There is another test that can be done during your second trimester that looks for … cells can be collected in one of two ways. During the test, your doctor may: Put a thin, …
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… are used to look for the amount of certain substances in your blood. The doctor uses an … affect your choices about your pregnancy. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise … more help on deciding about tests, see the topics: Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening …
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… Learning Center Learn about genetic conditions Genes determine what you … Testing for Medicines Genetics Hair Loss Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis Genetic … Testing and Screening Hemochromatosis Gene (HFE) Test Hormone Inhibin A Test Human …
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… information that parents pass to their children. Genes control the growth and … sex chromosomes are called X and Y. For a child to be female, she must inherit an X chromosome from each parent (XX). For a child to be male, he must inherit an X …
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Learning Center Learn about infant and toddler health Babies are a joy. They can also be a little overwhelming at times. When is a fever something to worry about? What's the difference between colic …
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… Palsy Cervical Disc Herniation Cervical Spinal Fusion Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical Spondylosis Checklist for …
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… can be used to check for any problems as your pregnancy progresses. Medical history Your … provider plan the best possible care for your pregnancy and childbirth. Things you'll be … Any habits that could affect your pregnancy, such as tobacco, alcohol, or drug …
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Learning Center Learn about children's health Children grow and change so quickly. Our Growth and Development topics can tell you what to expect at each stage of childhood. And our health topics can …