Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zika virus challenges for neuropsychiatry published
A new study, published in the Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment journal, examines this by critically reviewing the literature.
Jul 28, 2016
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Page 5 - News tagged with congenital malformations
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Polyhydramnios with normal U/S linked to adverse outcomes
(HealthDay)—Polyhydramnios with normal prenatal detailed ultrasound examination is associated with increased risk for adverse outcomes, including fetal malformations, genetic syndromes, neurologic disorders, and developmental ...
Jan 11, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Antidepressant drug linked with increased risk of birth defects when taken in early pregnancy
Using paroxetine—a medication prescribed to treat conditions including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder—during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase newborns' ...
Jan 5, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
No significant pregnancy risks for topical retinoid exposure
(HealthDay)—Topical retinoid exposure is not significantly associated with an increased risk of major congenital malformations, spontaneous abortion, low birth weight, or prematurity, according to a review published online ...
Jul 29, 2015
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Genetics
Gene leads to malformation of the urinary tract
An interdisciplinary team of researchers under the direction of the University of Bonn Hospital have discovered a gene which is associated with a rare congenital anomaly of the urinary tract called classic bladder exstrophy. ...
Mar 12, 2015
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Health
Smoke signals: New evidence links air pollution to congenital defects
The health effects of air pollution are a major concern for urban populations all over the world. Children, the elderly, and people with impaired respiratory systems (such as asthmatics) tend to be especially sensitive to ...
Dec 22, 2014
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity in pregnant women may increase children's risk of kidney, urinary tract problems
Obesity in a pregnant woman may increase the risk that her children will be born with congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract, according to a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014 November ...
Nov 4, 2014
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Neuroscience
Antiepileptic drugs taken during pregnancy may increase risk of impaired development for children
New research suggests that taking antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy increases the risk of the child having impaired brain development.
Jul 11, 2014
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism and intellectual disability incidence linked with environmental factors
(Medical Xpress)—An analysis of 100 million U.S. medical records reveals that autism and intellectual disability (ID) rates are correlated at the county level with incidence of genital malformations in newborn males, an ...
Mar 13, 2014
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study suggests women 35+ are at decreased risk to have anatomically abnormal child
In a study to be presented on Feb. 6 at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in New Orleans, researchers will report that women ages 35 and older are at a decreased risk of having ...
Feb 3, 2014
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