Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nicaragua has first Zika-related case of microcephaly
Officials in Nicaragua say the first baby with the birth defect of microcephaly has been born to a mother infected with the Zika virus.
Aug 27, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hong Kong reports first case of Zika virus
Hong Kong authorities reported the city's first Zika virus infection Thursday, which they described as an imported case of the disease blamed for birth defects.
Aug 25, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study examines use of antipsychotics early in pregnancy, risk of birth defects
A study of 1.3 million pregnant women suggests antipsychotic medication early in pregnancy was not associated with a meaningful increase in the risk of birth defects when other mitigating factors were considered, although ...
Aug 17, 2016
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Texas resident is infected with Zika after Miami trip
A person in Texas has contracted Zika after traveling to a part of Miami where local mosquitoes are spreading the virus, which can cause birth defects, officials said Monday.
Aug 16, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Canada reports first Zika-linked birth defect
Canada Friday confirmed its first case of a birth defect related to the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
Aug 12, 2016
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Medications
French govt denies hiding drug-related birth defects study
French health authorities are denying claims they concealed a study on a drug used to treat epilepsy that caused birth defects.
Aug 10, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study provides details of possible link between Zika and severe joint condition at birth
A study published by The BMJ today provides more details of an association between Zika virus infection in the womb and a condition known as arthrogryposis, which causes joint deformities at birth, particularly in the arms ...
Aug 9, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika: why Brazil, why now
(HealthDay)—Brazil, by a wide margin, has been the country hit hardest by the ongoing Zika virus epidemic and its potential for birth defects.
Aug 4, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
With 14 local Zika cases, Florida asks for emergency aid
Florida now has 14 people who likely contracted the Zika virus from mosquitoes in the Miami area, and the state needs emergency help from the federal government, officials said Monday.
Aug 1, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika travel warning issued for Miami neighborhood: US
Zika fears prompted US health authorities on Monday to issue a travel warning for a small section of Miami where local mosquitoes have spread the virus to 14 people, officials said.
Aug 1, 2016
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