June 2004
Quicker Option for First Trimester Screening Now Available
A new screening option available from obstetricians at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital helps to determine whether a woman
is at increased risk for having a baby with Down syndrome.
Breast Health: Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care
Early detection provides the greatest possibility of successful treatment for breast cancer. That’s why it is so important
to follow this three-step plan for preventive care.
When to Test Blood Pressure in Young Children
Children as young as 3 years old should have their blood pressure checked as part of their routine pediatric examinations,
according to new treatment guidelines presented by a national committee led by a Jefferson researcher at the Annual Scientific
Meeting of the American Society of Hypertension.
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