Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
As Zika cases fade, researchers look for clues on how the virus is transmitted, especially in pregnant women
Whatever happened to the Zika virus?
Aug 11, 2017
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Medical research
Australia vitamin 'breakthrough' to cut miscarriages, birth defects
Taking a common vitamin supplement could significantly reduce the number of miscarriages and birth defects worldwide, Australian scientists said Thursday, in what they described as a major breakthrough in pregnancy research.
Aug 10, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists track Zika virus transmission in mice
National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists have developed a mouse model to study Zika virus transmitted sexually from males to females, as well as vertically from a pregnant female to her fetus. They are using the model ...
Aug 3, 2017
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Certain antibiotics during pregnancy may increase risk of birth defects
A new study has found links between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and major congenital malformations in newborns.
Jul 19, 2017
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Study examines birth defects following 9/11 terrorist attacks
A recent study found that birth defects among male infants fell below expected values after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The findings suggest that large and unexpected stress in pregnant women may have selected ...
Jul 19, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika vaccine protects fetus against infection and birth defects
Immunizing female mice with a Zika vaccine can protect their developing fetus from infection and birth defects during pregnancy, according to new research from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. The findings ...
Jul 13, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A clinic mix-up leaves pregnant woman in dark about Zika risk
Hospital officials in Washington state have apologized after failing for months to inform a pregnant woman she was likely infected with the Zika virus that can cause devastating birth defects.
Jul 3, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tissue testing can spot Zika at birth: CDC
(HealthDay)—Exposure to the Zika virus in pregnancy can wreak havoc on babies, but diagnosing the infection before birth remains a challenge. Now, there's some good news: U.S. health officials say testing placental and ...
Jun 22, 2017
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Neuroscience
Sedative combats virus that can cause birth defects
A common sedative may help combat common viral infections that can cause birth defects in developing babies, Yale researchers report June 19 in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Jun 20, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika birth defects in 5 percent of infected women in US islands
Five percent of women in the US territories who were infected with the Zika virus while pregnant had fetus or babies with defects, including microcephaly, government health data said Thursday.
Jun 8, 2017
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