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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: My granddaughter was born with her umbilical cord around her neck. Luckily she is OK, but could she have choked from this? A: The term for an umbilical cord wrapped all the way around the baby’s ...

Nuchal cord is the term used by medical professionals when your baby has their umbilical cord wrapped around their neck. This can occur during pregnancy, labor, or birth. The umbilical cord is your ...

I am 12 weeks pregnant and went for a Nuchal Scan a few days ago and the nuchal skin fold of our baby measured 3.5mm and I am terrified of what this means my doctor also did a head to butt measurement ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Nuchal rigidity' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication ...

Nuchal rigidity refers to neck stiffness caused by serious medical conditions such as bacterial meningitis. You probably don’t give your neck the credit it deserves. It’s easy to take for granted that ...