Do not perform prenatal testing that can be performed on circulating fetal free fetal DNA (cfDNA) by non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) without first informing women about the limitations and accuracy of the different prenatal investigations that can be performed
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is one of the most popular approaches in prenatal diagnosis today and its use is constantly increasing. Considering that the insertion of the technique on free circulating fetal DNA (cfDNA) in clinical practice is relatively...Do not include Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) in the tests required for Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAP)
In the context of Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAP), especially in the absence of a positive family or personal history for the condition, testing for the G6PD enzyme should not be recommended. In the literature, in fact, there is no evidence to confirm that this...Do not perform genetic testing for Y chromosome microdeletions as a screening test for all male patients with reproductive problems
Microdeletions of the Y chromosome are long arm submicroscopic alterations that cause the loss of different genes for the control of spermatogenesis. These microdeletions, “de novo” in most cases, can cause alterations in spermatogenesis ranging from...Do not perform genetic testing for polymorphisms in genes involved in detoxification processes for the diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome (MCS) or Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance to Chemical Agents (IIAAC) is a chronic disorder, affecting multiple organs and systems, with a response to exposure to chemicals at lower levels than those generally tolerated by the...The campaign DOING MORE DOES NOT MEAN DOING BETTER – CHOOSING WISELY ITALY is promoted by Italy’s Slow Medicine
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