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Food foes or IBS woes? Symptoms of digestive distress are often lumped together under the umbrella term of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), but deciphering a true diagnosis is the only way to beat bloating for good. As April marks IBS Awareness Month, it is the perfect time to take a deep dive into the details of diagnosis.

Non-Invasice Prenatal Testing (NIPT) was introduced into clinical practice as a screening test for the most common chromosome abnormalities in 2011 and has since revolutionised prenatal care. Due to its high sensitivity and specificity, NIPT is recommended as a first-tier screening test for all pregnancies by many international societies including American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis (ISPD).

You are well on your way now and excitement will be setting in. At 10 weeks, the embryo can officially be called a fetus and your doctor or midwife will be comfortable revealing your due date. As the exciting reality of your pregnancy sinks in, there is much to learn and so much to plan.

Histamine is a chemical compound that is naturally present in the body and food.  It plays a role in the body’s immune response and is released as the first inflammatory mediator in an allergic reaction or reaction of ‘fight or flight’.

There is no single obesity gene. The reach of genetics extends far beyond body size and encompasses numerous compounding factors including appetite control, addictive tendencies, efficiency of fat metabolism, and exercise responsiveness to name a few.

In a thought-provoking conversation with host Kira Dineen, Kelly delved into the world of embryo (PGT - Preimplantation Genetic Testing) and miscarriage (POCScreen - Products of Conception Screening) genetic testing and offered a unique perspective that resonated with listeners around the globe.

This means that an effective chronic prescription regimen cannot be achieved in isolation, but requires a balancing act between indicated drugs, their potential side effects and their interactions with other drugs.

Amongst the myths, facts, restrictions, superstitions and evolving science, nutritional recommendations for a healthy pregnancy can be easily simplified into ‘bite-size’ steps for each trimester.

This month reminds us of the journey leading to successful and healthy pregnancies, especially for those navigating the sometimes-emotional path of IVF and pregnancy loss.

Next Biosciences' Laboratory Research and Technical Specialist, Gloudi Agenbag has developed the MiniMi Early Fetal Sex Test that allows expecting parents the choice to find out their baby’s sex from as early as 10 weeks, with an accuracy of 98%.