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Assisted Reproduction
Use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis studied to lower multiple-birth rate
March 22nd, 2004
The Genesis Network for Reproductive Health, an independent group of fertility specialists, has received a grant to study the role that preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) combined with in vitro fertilization (IVF) plays in reducing multiple births. Lawrence Werlin, MD, the study's principal investigator and co-founder of Genesis, announced the grant, titled "Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis as a Tool to Lower Multifetal Pregnancy Rates." He didn't say who or what organization awarded the grant. He said the study responds to research indicating that multiple births in the United States are alarmingly high with a noted increase of 59% in the last...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2004-03-22)
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