New test shows promise for accurate diagnosis of Turner syndrome

Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 13:50 in Health & Medicine

As a child grows, a short stature is not usually cause for concern, but it is often the only sign of a condition called Turner syndrome. Prevalent in girls, Turner syndrome is a genetic defect that short-circuits normal growth and leads to cardiac and renal problems. It is not commonly detected until age 10 or older when a youngster's unusually short height raises suspicions...

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