Sentences with phrase «of possible birth defects»

The list of possible birth defects is growing, to include various other defects such as cranial skull defects and spina bifida.

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March of Dimes has a lot of information on the causes and possible prevention of premature birth, a leading cause of infant death, and it is involved in numerous advocacy efforts to drive research into ways to prevent birth defects and infant death.
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.
A number of studies have shown possible links between birth defects and taking aspirin during early pregnancy, however none of these studies are conclusive — most of your baby's development takes place in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy so it is best to avoid aspirin during this time.
If you'll be 35 or older when your baby is born; have a family history of genetic disorders (on either your or your partner's side); had a screening that indicated a possible issue; or if you've previously had a baby with birth defects, you're likely looking at the possibility of an amniocentesis done between week 15 and week 18.
The birth defects caused by absorption of retinoids are birth defects of the nervous system, head, heart, and possible development of a cleft palate.
Most previous research into the heredity of autism has ignored a possible decision on the part of parents with affected children to reduce their subsequent child - bearing, a situation that occurs with some birth defects and has been termed «reproductive stoppage.»
The study is published in the journal Biomaterials, and offers hope of a cure for a common birth defect and possible future heart muscle repairs.
Given the considerable birth defects that are associated with this condition, the researchers argue it is very possible that developmental abnormalities contributed towards the eventual extinction of these late Pleistocene rhinos.
This report describes the US Zika Pregnancy Registry (USZPR) and the proportion of fetuses or infants with birth defects potentially associated with maternal Zika virus infection among women in the USZPR and evaluates whether the proportion with birth defects differs based on the presence of maternal symptoms of Zika virus infection or by trimester of possible infection.
Results Among 442 completed pregnancies in women (median age, 28 years; range, 15 - 50 years) with laboratory evidence of possible recent Zika virus infection, birth defects potentially related to Zika virus were identified in 26 (6 %; 95 % CI, 4 % -8 %) fetuses or infants.
The CDC's guidance recommends Zika virus testing for all women with possible exposure during pregnancy, regardless of symptoms.16 The findings that there were similar proportions with birth defects among those with symptomatic and asymptomatic maternal infections supports the importance of screening all pregnant women for Zika virus exposure and testing in accordance with CDC guidance.
As the study notes, it's possible — as with IVF — that birth defects associated with ICSI may stem from the underlying causes of male infertility, not the treatment.
As a result, many health and safety agencies around the world list dibutyl phthalate as a possible cause of birth defects and as a probable cause of testicular abnormalities.
Some of the effects of isotretinoin are consistent with vitamin A toxicity (e.g. severe birth defects, possible bone mineral loss with prolonged use), and some suggest vitamin A deficiency, as the isotretinoin may block the more appropriate vitamin A metabolites in the eyes, brain, and nerves.
Contact results in birth defects and possible miscarriage, so there'll be no problems if expectant mothers steer clear of where the litter box is placed!
With more evidence pointing to the possible risk of birth defects, GSK faces the legal chopping block for its decision to continue to market the drug to pregnant women despite its knowledge of possible risks.
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