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Ron Maymon1, Etty Daniel-Spiegel2, Ran Svirsky3,4
1Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, "Shamir" ("Assaf Harofeh") Medical Center, Tzrifin, Tel Aviv University.
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Summary
First-trimester screening for Down syndrome and pregnancy complications can be improved. Combining nuchal translucency scans with early anomaly scans in a single clinic visit is recommended for better detection.
Area of Science:
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Obstetrics
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