For this reason, papers discussing ethical implications of any aspect of fetal diagnosis and therapy will always be considered. It is the task of authors of papers to ensure that their work is in compliance with all regulations laid down by their state or community. They shall have obtained all necessary informed consents and be compliant with all required institutional or governmental review boards. Neither the editors nor the publishers will accept any responsibility in the case of neglect or avoidance of these rules. Only original papers written in English will be considered.
All manuscripts are subject to editorial review.
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