To date, studies in pregnant women examining transport of drugs across the placenta are rare and inadequate, said Tomo Nabekura, PhD. Such knowledge could be vital to preserving fetal health. In a new ...
As one of the world’s first fetal surgeons, Diana Farmer has long been focused on the smallest of patients. She specializes in treating birth defects inside and outside of the womb, treating ...
Trace minerals and vitamins are essential for enzyme function, immune development and antioxidant defense, yet the neonatal ...
A review of medical literature revealed a need for more well-designed research on the association between fetal opioid exposure and birth defects. For the systematic review — published in the journal ...
Severe birth defects have become increasingly common as new research points to fentanyl misuse as a new possible cause. Recently, at least 30 infants across the US have been born with “fetal fentanyl ...
The number of babies born with severe birth defects affecting their growth and development is rising, as researchers now have strong evidence that illicit fentanyl is causing the problems. Hospitals ...
One in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. While some birth defects can be prevented, others may come as a surprise. Dr. Sarah Obican is Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and co-director of ...
Nearly 23% of pregnancies with fetal major CHDs exhibited adverse obstetric outcomes compared with 9% of those without them (adjusted OR 2.96, 95% CI 2.49-3.53), researchers led by Gitte Hedermann, MD ...
Birth defects affect 3% of pregnancies in the United States. Screening and diagnostic tests during pregnancy can identify many birth defects. Parents can take critical steps to help prevent certain ...
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