DiscoverScience on Player FMHow medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 - PBS News Hour - Science
How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 - PBS News Hour - Science

How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 - PBS News Hour - Science

Update: 2025-09-01
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Trisomy 18, also known sometimes as Edwards syndrome, is often fatal within weeks after a baby is born. But now, parents and doctors are finding ways of getting more time with those children with greater interventions and incredible commitments. Stephanie Sy discussed the difficult ethical questions around it with Dr. Sheri Fink. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 - PBS News Hour - Science

How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 - PBS News Hour - Science