Education. Dermatology is one of the most highly competitive medical fields, and requires several years of education and training. The first step is an undergraduate degree from a four-year college, including pre-medical courses in biology, organic chemistry, physics, and chemistry.
Diagnosing Down Syndrome. Down syndrome is typically diagnosed during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Learn about the screenings available and what they mean.
Diagnosis and Treatment. Screening tests can estimate the chance that your baby may have Down syndrome, but they canât tell you for sure if your baby has it or not. Your results should be explained to you as, âYou have a 1 in 1,000 chance of having a baby with Down syndrome,â or âYour baby has a 1 in 250 chance of having Down syndrome.â. There are several screening tests for Down syndrome. All measure things in the motherâs blood. Doctors may look at the blood test along with findings from ultrasound images of the developing baby. Certain measurements, such as extra fluid at the back of the babyâs neck, can suggest your baby might have Down syndrome. Screening tests include: Combined first trimester screen: This test is usually done between 9 and 13 weeks of pregnancy.