Tag: Birth Defects: Misc.
Neurodevelopmental Anomalies, Birth Defects Linked to Zika ID’d
Many children born to mothers with Zika infection don't undergo all recommended assessments
Early Alcohol Use in Pregnancy Tied to Gastroschisis
No association seen with illicit, prescription, or over-the-counter drug use
Zika-Tied Birth Defects in 7 Percent of Infected Pregnant Women
Defects occurred more frequently when Zika virus infection occurred in the first trimester
FDA Approves Mechanical Heart Valve for Newborns
Masters Series Mechanical Heart Valve now available in smallest size yet
Low-Carb Diets May Raise the Risk of Neural Tube Defects
First study to assess the effect of carb intake on neural tube defects, postfortification with folic acid
2016 Saw Increase in Birth Defects Potentially Linked to Zika
From first to second half of 2016, increase in number of birth defects potentially related to Zika
In Utero Methylphenidate Exposure Tied to Heart Defects
Intrauterine exposure linked to small increase in risk of cardiac malformations based on U.S., Nordic data
Birth Defect Risk Rises With Maternal Excess Weight Severity
Women who are overweight or obese should try to lose weight before getting pregnant, researcher says
CDC: Birth Defects Seen in 1 in 10 U.S. Pregnancies Affected by Zika
CDC report also says too few infants are tested for the virus
No Link for Paternal Use of MTX, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Exposure of father to methotrexate in 90 days before pregnancy doesn't up adverse pregnancy outcomes
