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An extra chromosome, first identified by Lejeune in 1959, changed medicine forever 🧬. Science shows trisomy individuals often have exceptional emotional intelligence. Every life is extraordinary! #TrisomyAwarenessMonth #DrManasGynaeOnco
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An extra chromosome, first identified by Lejeune in 1959, changed medicine forever 🧬💙. Science shows trisomy individuals often have exceptional emotional intelligence. Every life is extraordinary! #TrisomyAwarenessMonth #DrManasGynaeOnco

SOFT Ireland - Support for Trisomy 13 & Trisomy 18 Patau\'s & Edwards\' Syndrome SOFT Ireland, the Support Organisation for Trisomy in Ireland, is a voluntary group dedicated to providing support for families of children born with Patau’s Syndrome (Trisomy 13), Edwards’ Syndrome (...

Today is #Trisomy18 (Edwards' Syndrome) Awareness Day

SOFT Ireland provides support, assistance & information for families of children diagnosed & born with Trisomy 18 & Trisomy 13 (Patau’s Syndrome)

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More Information | SOFT Trisomy refers to cells having three copies of a chromosome. When three copies of any one of the chromosomes are present, rather than the normal two, the

"Trisomy refers to cells having three copies of a chromosome. When three copies of any one of the chromosomes are present, rather than the normal two, the outcome is 47 chromosomes in the cell, instead of the usual 46."

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SOFT Ireland - Support for Trisomy 13 & Trisomy 18 Patau\'s & Edwards\' Syndrome SOFT Ireland, the Support Organisation for Trisomy in Ireland, is a voluntary group dedicated to providing support for families of children born with Patau’s Syndrome (Trisomy 13), Edwards’ Syndrome (...

Today is #Trisomy13 (Patau’s Syndrome) Awareness Day

SOFT Ireland provides support, assistance & information for families of children diagnosed & born with Trisomy 13 & Trisomy 18 (Edwards’ Syndrome)

ℹ️ www.softireland.com

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"Trisomy Awareness Month is observed in March. It is a congenital disorder that occurs when there are three copies of a chromosome instead of the typical two."

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Non-invasive prenatal testing: Assessing the availability and accessibility of information available to the pregnant population within the Republic of Ireland While non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has been widely adopted throughout Europe, Australia, and the USA, population level access to NIPT varies considerably. Ireland has no national screening pro...

Non-invasive prenatal testing: Assessing the availability & accessibility of information available to the pregnant population within the Republic of Ireland

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Gabriela McMahon, Sarah Kennedy, Hadas Miremberg,
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Irish parents face difficulties accessing prenatal testing for chromosomal conditions Tests costing hundreds of euro are available privately, meaning access is not equitable.

Irish parents face difficulties accessing prenatal testing for chromosomal conditions
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Many thanks to @valerieflynn.bsky.social @thejournal.ie for covering our recent research in this article (link below)

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CDPH promotional image for Trisomy Awareness Month featuring a healthcare worker in a lab coat smiling at a seated patient in a clinic room.

What’s a trisomy?

It’s when someone has an extra chromosome in their cells. This can cause serious health and developmental problems, such as Down syndrome.

Prenatal screening checks for trisomies and more.

go.cdph.ca.gov/MyScreening

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Trisomy Awareness Month 2025 is just around the corner and we will be doing our part to spread awareness of Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18.

We'd love to know how you raise awareness. Let us know in the comments below.

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