On February 14, 2025, the Andrology and Fertility Hospital of Hanoi had the honor of welcoming the Merck Healthcare delegation. Merck Healthcare is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry and a long-standing international strategic...
First Trimester Prenatal Screening (11th- 13th Week) This is a crucial stage to detect genetic abnormalities at the earliest. Common screening methods include: Ultrasound: Evaluates the structure of the fetus, particularly measuring...
Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) is an advanced genetic testing method that helps identify abnormalities in the number and structure of chromosomes (chromosomal abnormalities) in embryos. Performed during in vitro...
Genetic Abnormalities in Male Infertility Infertility has become a global issue, with an increasing rate in both men and women. This issue, especially in men, cannot be overlooked. According to a report by the World Health Organization...
Genetic testing plays a crucial role in assisted reproductive treatment as it helps couples identify and address genetic abnormalities early, thereby increasing the chances of having a healthy and safe pregnancy. With modern medical...
Parental Age and Its Impact on the Fetus Women over the age of 35 and men over the age of 50 have a higher risk of giving birth to a child with congenital disabilities. This is due to the decline in the quality of eggs and sperm, which...
Currently, up to 90% of Down syndrome cases can be detected while the fetus is still in the womb through advanced screening methods. Screening for this condition requires coordination of several factors such as maternal age, ultrasound...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare autosomal recessive neurological-muscular disorder. The cause of SMA is a homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the SMN1 gene, which results in insufficient production of the SMN protein...