Other content tagged: TAPS
Navigating twin pregnancies: A parent’s guide to screening
Guest article by Stephanie Ernst, Founder and Director of The TAPS Support Foundation, and Professor Asma Khalil, Consultant Obstetrician and Fetal Medicine specialist at St George's Hospital, London. The ISUOG Practice Guidelines have long been an important resource for healthcare professionals managing twin pregnancies. However, their technical nature can be difficult for expectant parents to fully understand. To address this gap, the Patient Guide to Twin Pregnancy Screening was created by Stephanie Ernst and Prof. Asma Khalil. This guide…
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An ethical examination of twin anemia polycythemia sequence screening
In a recent US case study, researchers have shed light on the ethical challenges surrounding diagnosing and managing Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS), a rare condition affecting monochorionic twin pregnancies. The study highlights the importance of veracity, respect for persons, justice, and disability rights in providing comprehensive care for families affected by TAPS. is a rare and often fatal disease that affects monochorionic twins. It is characterised by an unwanted small surface connection in the…
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