Dr. Marek Šois successfully passed the OSCAR test’s annual mandatory external audit and examination.
To pass the exam, one had to:
submit the results of 776 OSCAR tests performed in the Fetal Ultrasound Center during the period of 05 August 2019-10 July 2020;
2. to take a...
Considering the significant decrease in the spread of coronavirus in Estonia, the government decided on 18.06.2020 to relax its 2 + 2 requirement. Therefore, in addition to the pregnant mother, one support person is also welcome to visit the Fetal Ultrasound Center.
However, it is still very important that visitors to the Fetal...
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the emergency situation officially declared in Estonia, the pregnancy monitoring system has changed. Now some scheduled visits by midwives and gynecologists take place by phone.
In order for expectant mothers to know more about the well-being of the babies in their bellies, and provide more infor...
From March 19 until May 18th, the Fetal Ultrasound Center was in a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic. During this time, we gave OSCAR tests to 333 pregnant mothers to identify severe, non-life-threatening malformations of the fetuses in the uterus and the risks of chromosomal diseases and pregnancy complications. In five fetuses...
In collaboration with Synlab, the Fetal Ultrasound Center performed a SARS-CoV-2 RNA test on all its staff.
Viral RNA detection is used both in Estonia and worldwide for the initial diagnosis of COVID-19 and the detection of infections. The ability to detect the virus at an early stage speaks in favor of the test, which helps to impl...
Large hospitals in Estonia have reorganized their work to receive coronavirus patients and ensure the sustainability of vital functions.
Due to the crisis situation, public hospitals will temporarily not offer the first trimester combined screening test (OSCAR test) from 19.03.2020. It is my responsibility to do my best to help...
