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Description and Defense of Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment With Low-Dose Dexamethasone for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.

Authors :
New, Maria
Source :
American Journal of Bioethics. Sep2010, Vol. 10 Issue 9, p48-51. 4p. 4 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses speculation about the author's conduct of research regarding the prenatal diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). The author presents an overview of the methodology she uses for prenatal diagnosis and treatment of CAH, discusses the goal of CAH treatment with the drug dexamethasone, and considers the difficulties of sex assignment of a newborn infant.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15265161
Volume :
10
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Bioethics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
53466482
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/15265161.2010.507652