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Population genetic screening.

Australian family physician - 1 Oct 2007

Metcalfe Sylvia A, Barlow-Stewart Kristine, Delatycki Martin B, Emery Jon

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BACKGROUND: Genetic screening programs in Australia are primarily carried out during pregnancy for maternal thalassaemia carrier status, chromosomal conditions and neural tube defects in the fetus, and for a number of conditions in the newborn. OBJECTIVE: This article describes these programs and the general practitioner's role, particularly around offering prenatal screening that includes nongenetic aspects (eg....

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