News tagged with congenital anomaly


Autism linked to increased genetic change in regions of genome instability

(Medical Xpress)—Children with autism have increased levels of genetic change in regions of the genome prone to DNA rearrangements, so called "hotspots," according to a research discovery to be published ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

The number of multiple births affected by congenital anomalies has doubled since the 1980s

The number of congenital anomalies, or birth defects arising from multiple births has almost doubled since the 1980s, suggests a new study published today (6 February) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gy ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lack of nationwide surveillance may lead to clusters of congenital anomalies going unnoticed

One baby in every 45 was born with a congenital anomaly in 2010 according to the second annual report by the British Isles Network of Congenital Anomaly Registers (BINOCAR), released today (Thursday).

Health created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Diabetes linked to higher rate of birth defects

(Medical Xpress) -- Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women without the condition and the likelihood is linked to the mother's glucose level, ...

Diabetes created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Report finds 1 in 50 babies has birth defect and highlights worrying gaps in regional monitoring

More than one baby in every 50 is born with a birth defect (congenital anomaly) according to the latest annual report by the British Isles Network of Congenital Anomaly Registers (BINOCAR) – significantly more common ...

Health created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0