A drug trial in the Netherlands which gave pregnant women Viagra to promote the growth of their babies was recently halted after 11 babies died.
Aug 3, 2018
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is not as well known as muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis, but like them it is a life-threatening birth defect, and is just as common. Occurring in one in 3,000 births, CDH causes ...
Mar 25, 2015
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An uncommon and little-studied type of cell in the lungs has been found to act like a sensor, linking the pulmonary and central nervous systems to regulate immune response in reaction to environmental cues.
Jan 12, 2016
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Researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC), The Jackson Laboratory and other institutes have uncovered 27 new candidate genes for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a common and often deadly birth defect.
Feb 6, 2012
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a common condition, affecting one in every 2,500 births. Up to 30% of affected babies die from it. The main problem is underdeveloped lungs. The condition also involves a hole in the ...
Mar 9, 2023
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When babies are born with alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACDMPV), their skin starts to turn blue from the under-oxygenated blood in their systems. But unlike most other breathing problems ...
Apr 19, 2022
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A team including researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that a specific gene may play a major role in the development of a life-threatening birth defect called congenital diaphragmatic hernia, or ...
Jan 13, 2014
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For the first time, guidelines have been developed for children with pulmonary hypertension, a sometimes fatal heart and lung disease that affects nearly two of every 1,000 babies born each year. The joint American Heart ...
Nov 3, 2015
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Treatment for infants who have severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is sometimes limited. Because they haven't physically matured, a procedure could increase the risk of serious complications, including failure of ...
Feb 22, 2024
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A new study has revealed key steps for hospitals to improve care for pregnant mums and babies affected by a life-threatening condition.
Dec 10, 2014
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