Researchers have developed a new mouse model that could be used in Zika research to better understand the virus and find new treatments, according to a study published in PLOS Pathogens.
Nov 17, 2016
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There is now overwhelming evidence that all babies should be offered screening for heart defects at birth, according to a major new study published online in The Lancet.
May 2, 2012
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Women suffering from extreme morning sickness often take Zofran (ondansetron) to combat their debilitating nausea and vomiting. However, two studies have found that the drug may increase risk of heart defects and cleft palate ...
May 9, 2016
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Survival for a baby born with a birth defect—otherwise known as a congenital anomaly—is a "post-code lottery", according to scientists from 74 countries.
Jul 13, 2021
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Children born moderately preterm (32–33 weeks) or late preterm (34–36 weeks) have higher long-term risks of neurodevelopmental difficulties that can affect their behavior and ability to learn, finds a study of more than ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Health authorities in Norway say two pregnant women have tested positive for the zika virus after traveling in Latin America.
Mar 10, 2016
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A randomized, controlled, double-blinded trial involving more than 350 pregnant women found that the use of acupuncture or doxylamine-pyridoxine relieved moderate to severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Using both ...
Jun 19, 2023
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cent research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) found that during pregnancy, and particularly during the third trimester, large amounts of choline may be needed to support fetal development. Conclusions ...
Jan 30, 2014
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Canada Friday confirmed its first case of a birth defect related to the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
Aug 12, 2016
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In 2015, after decades of fruitless lobbying, Canadian survivors of thalidomide finally received compensation from the federal government.
Oct 25, 2018
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