Sentences with phrase «tube defects tend»

Doctors typically should be able to diagnose spina bifida early on given that neural tube defects tend to occur by 28 weeks into the pregnancy.

Not exact matches

Because older sperm tend to have more chromosomal mutations — ranging in seriousness from harmless to lethal — there is among older fathers a higher rate of kids born with certain rare tumors, neural - tube defects, congenital cataracts, and upper limb defects.

The addition of folic acid to corn masa flour specifically targets Hispanic women since they have a higher risk of neural tube defects than non-Hispanic women, tend to have lower blood folate levels and consume fewer of the traditionally fortified foods.