This past weekend, I had the unexpected honor of receiving an award for my service as Down Syndrome of Louisville's past president. I share these remarks for a couple of reasons. Continue Reading
March 17, 2014
You are not alone: people are working to make a better life for individuals with Down syndrome
February 19, 2014
What’s missing from non-invasive prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Given all the attention the past few years on advances in prenatal testing, it should be relatively simple to decide what prenatal testing an expectant mother should have if she chooses to accept prenatal testing, right? Well, not exactly. Continue Reading
February 11, 2014
Abortion, in the news
Abortion is inextricably intertwined with prenatal testing for Down syndrome and remains the option most women choose following a prenatal test result. As such, here are some items about abortion offered pursuant to the purpose of this blog: providing information for those involved in prenatal testing for Down syndrome. Continue Reading
February 10, 2014
Risk-free prenatal testing may increase risk of prenatal testing
In 2014, I attended the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) annual conference. Turns out, research presented there showed that a prediction of mine is happening: non-invasive prenatal screening may increase the risk of diagnostic prenatal testing. Continue Reading
January 20, 2014
What was Martin Luther King, Jr.’s first name?
The question seems to answer itself: "What was Martin Luther King, Jr.'s first name?" But it's not what it seems. Continue Reading
January 13, 2014
Pop quiz: how accurate is Iviomics’ prenatal testing pamphlet?
Iviomics has introduced its version of noninvasive prenatal screening to India. So, today we'll have a pop quiz about Iviomics's patient pamphlet. Continue Reading
January 6, 2014
Times of India Down syndrome prenatal testing report: almost every single sentence wrong
The Times of India has run a report about non-invasive prenatal screening being introduced in India. Almost every single sentence is wrong. Continue Reading
December 20, 2013
The new era of Down syndrome prenatal testing
The newest prenatal testing recommendation now adds microarray testing to the options available for expectant moms. But how does this apply specifically to prenatal testing for Down syndrome? Continue Reading
December 19, 2013
New guidelines to blindside expectant moms with toxic knowledge
In a surprising twist on what is considered quality, evidence-based healthcare, new guidelines recommend that expectant moms be blindsided with toxic knowledge. Continue Reading
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