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AMPLIFY™ Technology Enhances Prenatal Screening for 22q11.2 Microdeletion

Myriad Genetics

Typically, the way to diagnose 22q prenatally is through chorionic villus sampling or an amniocentesis. For example, Driscoll (2001) wrote on the benefits of early 22q detection: Couples can opt to pursue diagnostic testing. This can help reduce anxiety, increase confidence, and give families time to plan and prepare.

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Is Hospice Losing Its Way: A Podcast with Ira Byock and Joseph Shega

GeriPal

2021 Association of Hospice Profit Status With Family Caregivers’ Reported Care Experiences. We also have Joe Shega, who is a hospice physician, and he is a Chief Medical Officer and Vice President at VITAS Healthcare. Reading Ira’s article, it essentially was the VITAS Medical Director job description. JAMA Health Forum.

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