Hydrops fetalis is a life-threatening condition where excessive amounts of fluid build up inside an unborn or newborn baby’s body. Fluid build up can occur in any part of the body, but it is most ...

1. Can hydrops fetalis be detected in early pregnancy? Yes, hydrops fetalis can sometimes be detected as early as the first trimester through routine ultrasounds, though it is more commonly identified ...

The cause of most fetal anomalies is not determined prenatally. Exome sequencing has transformed genetic diagnosis after birth, but its usefulness for prenatal diagnosis is still emerging. Nonimmune ...

A new study by University of California researchers shows the promise of high-throughput DNA-sequencing technologies to improve prenatal diagnosis and pregnancy outcomes for women who have experienced ...

HYDROPS fetalis associated with hemoglobin Barts is believed to represent the homozygous state of α thalassemia. Ten cases occurring in Chinese families in Indonesia, Malaya and Hong Kong, 1 in a ...

The adult human body is home to trillions of red blood cells, also known as RBCs or erythrocytes. These blood cells carry oxygen, iron, and many other nutrients to the appropriate places in the body.

Just one day after announcing their fifth pregnancy, Chip, 43, and Joanna Gaines, 39, shared a precious video via Instagram of their little one’s heart beating during an ultrasound. We’re sure the ...

In a rare and historic neonatal survival, doctors at Amrita Hospital in Faridabad, saved the life of a baby born at just 27 weeks and 4 days with immune hydrops fetalis--an extremely rare now a days, ...

Hydrops fetalis, often referred to as hydrops, is a serious condition characterized by the accumulation of excessive fluid in a baby's tissues and organs, leading to significant swelling (edema). This ...