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.
All pregnant women should be offered a screening test for genetic abnormalities, such as Down's syndrome, in their baby (NCCWCH 2008). One of the most accurate tests is the combined screening test. This consists of blood tests and nuchal translucency scan carried out at the end of the first trimester.