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Drug-Induced Birth Defects

Birth defects are abnormalities of function, structure or metabolism that are present since birth. Taking certain drugs during pregnancy can cause birth defects.

Cause Of Common Zika Virus Birth Defect Revealed

Cause Of Common Zika Virus Birth Defect Revealed

A new study has identified how Zika virus (ZIKV) causes one of the most common birth defects linked to prenatal infection.

Umbilical Cord Patch for Spinal Bifida Birth Defect

Umbilical Cord Patch for Spinal Bifida Birth Defect

Human umbilical cord patch is used to treat spinal bifida birth defect as it improves healing, reduces scars, it is effective in watertight closure, and regeneration of meningeal layer.

Birth Defects Could Raise the Chance of Developing Cancer

Birth Defects Could Raise the Chance of Developing Cancer

People born with major birth defects have more risk of cancer throughout life, although the relative risk is greatest in childhood and then declines.

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New Test Predicts Which Drugs, Chemicals Cause Birth Defects

New Test Predicts Which Drugs, Chemicals Cause Birth Defects

Stemina Biomarker Discovery's devTOXqP is the only human test for assessing a drug or chemical's potential to cause birth defects in the developing human embryo.

Antibiotics Cause Birth Defects When Used During Pregnancy

Antibiotics Cause Birth Defects When Used During Pregnancy

Macrolide antibiotics should be used with caution during pregnancy and if feasible, alternative antibiotics should be prescribed until further research is available.

Zika Birth Defects and Malnutrition are Linked

Zika Birth Defects and Malnutrition are Linked

The severity of Zika virus-related deformations in babies has been shown to be affected by environmental factors such as maternal nutrition, stated a new study.

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Weight Loss Surgery Cuts Birth Defects Risk

Weight Loss Surgery Cuts Birth Defects Risk

The risk of major birth defects was about 30 percent lower in children of mothers who had gastric bypass surgery than in children of severely obese mothers.

Ultrasound During Late Third Trimester Detects Missed Fetal Abnormalities

Ultrasound During Late Third Trimester Detects Missed Fetal Abnormalities

Late third trimester ultrasound was found to detect missed fetal abnormalities, revealed a new study. In one in 200 women a fetal anomaly was detected for the first time in the third trimester.

Pregnancies Persist Among Women Taking Birth Defect Causing Acne Drug

Pregnancies Persist Among Women Taking Birth Defect Causing Acne Drug

Despite special restricted distribution program, study reports several hundred pregnancies per year among women taking isotretinoin.

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Testicular Cancer Treatment Unlikely to Increase Risk of Birth Defects

Testicular Cancer Treatment Unlikely to Increase Risk of Birth Defects

No increased risk of birth defects was seen in children of fathers treated for testicular cancer, stated new study.

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Birth Defect - Structural Defects

Birth Defect - Structural Defects

A structural birth defect means that a specific body part is missing or mal-formed during the embryonic development.

Environmental Birth Defects

Environmental Birth Defects

Birth defects caused due to environmental teratogens like drugs, microorganisms or exposure to radiation are called as environmental birth defects.

Multifactorial Birth Defects

Multifactorial Birth Defects

Encyclopedia section of medindia gives in brief General Info about About Multifactorial Birth Defects.

Birth Defects - Infections

Birth Defects - Infections

Birth defects are abnormalities, which occur before the birth of the baby and can be caused due to genetic, environmental and other unknown reasons.

Drug-Induced Diseases

Drug-Induced Diseases

Drug-induced diseases are adverse effects of drugs on different organs or parts of the body. They may be predictable or unpredictable.

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