Dr. Kutteh at The Best of ESHRE and ASRM Conference
Dr. William Kutteh, was an invited faculty at The Best of ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) and ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine). The meeting was held in Paris, France from February 23-25, 2017. Over 100 delegates from 65 countries were present at the international conference that combined the best presentations from last years ESHRE and ASRM meetings. Dr. Kutteh presented extensive…
Comments Off on Dr. Kutteh at The Best of ESHRE and ASRM ConferenceBreeding out Disease: 60 Minutes Segment Explores Genetic Testing
60 Minutes on CBS recently reported on the science of genetics, noting that there are few fields of medicine that are having a bigger impact on how we diagnose and treat disease. (View 60 Minutes segment here.) The science of genetics has gotten so sophisticated so quickly that it can be used not only to treat serious diseases, but also prevent them well before pregnancy…
Comments Off on Breeding out Disease: 60 Minutes Segment Explores Genetic TestingNews report: Genetic Tests for People Who’d Rather Not Know
Fertility Associates of Memphis responds to non disclosure testing Some people have a family history of diseases that cause devastating symptoms, in some cases significantly impacting quality of life. Increasingly, these disorders are found to have a genetic cause. Some forms of Alzheimer’s dementia, for example, are now known to be associated with specific genetic mutations. For many patients, the ability to test for such…
Comments Off on News report: Genetic Tests for People Who’d Rather Not KnowRecurrent Pregnancy Loss
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, defined as two or more consecutive miscarriages, is a devastating condition that causes grief for many couples. Many couples may experience a pregnancy loss, especially an early loss in the first trimester. This does not carry with it an increased risk of having pregnancy loss in the future. Having two or more miscarriages, however, places a couple at a much higher statistical…
Comments Off on Recurrent Pregnancy LossPreimplantation Genetic Testing: Screening and Detecting Healthy Embryos
Preimplantation Genetic Testing Thanks to a new kind of testing called preimplantation genetic testing, the doctors at Fertility Associates of Memphis can tell you more about your embryo than ever before. This specialized testing greatly lowers the chance of having a child affected by genetic conditions and also minimizes miscarriage when you achieve pregnancy. How it works When couples undergo an in vitro fertilization (IVF)…
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