Blood test could show women at risk of Postnatal Depression
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have discovered a way of identifying which women are most at risk of postnatal depression (PND) by checking for specific genetic variants. The findings could lead to the development of a simple, accurate blood test which checks for the likelihood of developing the condition.
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