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Research from Royal Free Hospital has provided new data on obstetrics

Published in OBGYN and Reproduction Week, December 25th, 2006

A new study, "Screening for factor XI deficiency amongst pregnant women of Ashkenazi Jewish origin," is now available. According to a study from London, the United Kingdom, "A pilot study was conducted over a 6-month period to evaluate antenatal screening for factor XI (FXI) deficiency amongst Ashkenazi Jewish women booking for their pregnancy in a single obstetric unit. Fifty-four women of Ashkenazi Jewish origin were recruited during their visit for the routine first trimester ultrasound scan."

"They completed a questionnaire about their personal bleeding symptoms and had blood taken for FXI levels (FXI:C). Seven (13%) women had partial FXI deficiency. Five (9%) were...

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