Sentences with phrase «as birth defects»

There are many other potential causes of cataracts in dogs, such as birth defects, infection, radiation (usually from prolonged radiation therapy for cancer of the head), etc. but discussion of these causes is beyond the scope of this review article.

They can also cause serious health problems, such as birth defects, nerve damage and cancer.

Much of the research that does exist on isotretinoin has been focused on other side effects such as birth defects, depression, etc..

There are many known side effects, some quite serious such as birth defects (if taken by pregnant women), mood disorders, digestive issues, and more.

Unlike the sprawling NCS, ECHO will focus on just four disease areas: obesity; airway conditions such as asthma and allergies; neurodevelopment, including diseases such as autism; and prenatal and postnatal outcomes, such as birth defects.

This causes only mild thalassemia, but because other genes are deleted as well, there are additional problems — such as birth defects and mental retardation — that do not occur in most thalassemias.

The discovery could help advance understanding to address issues such as birth defects and repair of the kidney after illness or injury.

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Not exact matches

Earlier on Friday, U.S. health officials published a study estimating that as many as 270 babies in Puerto Rico may be born with the severe birth defect known as microcephaly caused by Zika infections in their mothers during pregnancy.

The WHO says there is strong scientific consensus that Zika is a cause of the birth defect microcephaly, or small heads in babies, as well as Guillain - Barre syndrome, a neurological disorder.

Suffice it to say that I believe the morality of a given abortion decision is subject to the competing interests present in that particular situation (e.g. life of the mother, incest, ra - pe, severe defects, severe economic hardship to already existing siblings, etc, v. abortion as birth control, pure personal convenience, etc).

Impregnated mozzie nets is one thing (anyone done any longitudinal studies on birth defects in the children of people who sleep in a DDT environment as children?)

At that point the Infant is absolutely viable, and I think everyone here would agree that at that point you are ending a life (unless there is proof of obvious and significant birth defects, such as absent organs necessary for life outside the womb).

Just as the person with the birth defect doesn't look the same the decisions we make because of our desires look that much different.

There is also the very real medical situation in which inbreeding can lead to birth defects and a decline in the species as a whole.

But sooner than we might think, the term «quality of life» will be cropping up in popular medical / ethical articles about people who are not dying but who have either been born with severe physical birth defects or have sustained severely debilitating injuries, such as quadraplegia.

Apparently being an alcoholic is «natural» too, as is the occasional birth defect.

[18] It can also cause birth defects, as well as genetic damage, endocrine disruption, and other serious health effects.

Others, including Jason Day and Jordan Spieth, have expressed concern about the virus, which causes birth defects in newborns and has been linked with such adult diseases as Guillain - Barre syndrome.

And as some researchers state, «birth defects are more often associated with paternal rather than maternal DNA damage.»

To add to our worry, 25 - 40 % of infants with an omphalocele have other birth defects, such as heart defects, or chromosomal abnormalities.

These vitamins and minerals help ensure the baby's and mother's health as well as prevent some types of birth defects.

Family medical history (for both you and your partner), including any cognitive impairments; birth defects; early infant loss; deformities; or any inherited diseases, such as Tay - Sachs disease, hemophilia, muscular dystrophy, or cystic fibrosis

I heard this year from the president of the March of Dimes that pre-term birth has surpassed birth defects as the most common cause of infant mortality and morbidity in the western world.

Also known as vitamin B - 9, this helps reduce the risk of birth defects, spina bifida and anencephaly.

JOB HAZARDS AND PREGNANCY As more pregnant women choose to work until the due date, doctors are taking a closer look at the connection between work environment and potential birth defects.

In addition, there has been some evidence that folic acid might reduce the risk of other birth defects as well, and that moms with low folic acid might also have a higher risk of miscarriage, placental abruption, and preterm delivery — possibly because of the relationship between low folic acid and homocysteine levels.

This can be especially risky during the first trimester and can result in a range of health problems, such as miscarriage and birth defects like spina bifida, according to Parents Magazine.

It may also work as a hormone disruptor, which means that it has the potential to change genetic material, cause fertility problems and even cause birth defects.

Your baby will also be screened for birth defects, such as Down syndrome, heart defects, and abnormalities of the abdominal wall.

Most low risk babies that are stillborn or die at birth, die as a result of congenital defects incompatible with life or unexplained stillbirths and would die no matter where the birth takes place.

My midwife gave me a selection of peer - reviewed articles about mothers on opiate medication and as she explained to me, there's no evidence that opiate use during pregnancy causes birth defects etc or long term adverse outcomes (learning disabilities etc).

As we know, folic acid is very critical for a pregnant woman to maintain your baby safe from birth defects.

The baby has a known malformation or abnormality that would make a vaginal birth risky, such as some cases of open neural tube defects.

Folic acid is known to reduce risk of neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida.

It acts as an environmental estrogen and can disrupt the function of the endocrine system, possibly leading to cancer and birth defects, some experts say.

Monounsatured fats are also a good source of folate, otherwise known as folic acid, which helps protect your baby against birth defects.

Folic acid is an essential vitamin, however, because adequate levels can prevent a specific type of birth defect known as a neural tube defect.

These flame retardants have been shown to cause serious health disorders including endocrine disruption, cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption, reproductive and neurological disorders and learning disabilities such as ADHD, mental retardation, and hyperactivity.

By educating both the public and health care professionals regarding the risks of exposure to specific medications for mothers and babies, the center aims to reduce the number of birth defects and dangerous exposures in breastfeeding as well as create healthy breastfeeding relationships.

A 2013 study by Cheryl Watson at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston found that even picomolar concentrations (less than one part per trillion) of BPS can disrupt a cell's normal functioning, which could potentially lead to metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity, asthma, birth defects or even cancer.

Many times babies who are born with this condition end up being fine, though whether they have other birth defects or not, heart disease, or other issues are often common as they grow up.

Other challenges less common but that do exist, are other birth defects or physical and intellectual challenges that can occur with duodenal atresia, such as other physical issues like constipation and organ issues, possible motor coordination issues, and conditions such as Down Syndrome, which will affect learning and growth of the child.

Various problems are linked to such addictive practices, such as a higher risk of miscarriage, birth defects, premature birth, still birth and low weight birth, if you smoke.

If there is a family history of birth defects or chromosomal abnormalities, that potentially could raise the risk levels, as well.

As a pregnant mom, recent news reports of birth defects related to Zika virus may have you worried.

It is estimated that 4 to 11 percent of newborns have a birth defect known as being «tongue - tied.»

The mattress could cause birth defects as well as carcinogens as well.

Check that your vaccines are also up to date, as some infections could cause miscarriage or birth defects.