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Myelomeningocele
Myelomeningocele is one of the most common birth defects of the central nervous system. It is a neural tube defect in which the bones of the spine do not completely form, resulting in an incomplete spinal canal. This causes the spinal cord and men...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 11, 2007

Specific Causes Articles

Birth Defects
Birth defects are physical abnormalities that are present at birth; they are also called congenital abnormalities. More than 3,000 have been identified.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Birth Defects
Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and prevention
Source:StayWell
Folic acid and birth defect prevention
Prevention of birth defects with folic acid (folate)Question:Does folic acid use help prevent birth defects?Answer:There is good evidence that you can reduce the risk of certain birth defects (spina bifida and anencephaly) by taking a daily dose o...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 9, 2007
Genetics and Congenital Anomalies
Any unusual variation or abnormality in the shape, structure, and/or function of an organ, body part, or tissue is commonly referred to as a birth defect. However, congenital anomaly is the more accurate and preferred term, since birth defect can be misinterpreted to mean a defect produced by the birthing process.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Testing for Birth Defects
Detailed information on testing for birth defects
Source:StayWell
Overview of Birth Defects
Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency
Source:StayWell
Evaluating a Child for Birth Defects
Detailed information on evaluating a child for birth defects
Source:StayWell
Identification, Treatment, and Prevention of Birt...
Detailed information on the identification, treatment, and prevention of birth defects
Source:StayWell
Birth Defects
Defects present at birth, resulting from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Birth or congenital defects are present at birth and result from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Overview of Birth Defects
Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency
Source:StayWell
Overview of Newborn Screening for Birth Defects
Detailed information on newborn screening for birth defects
Source:StayWell
What Do You Know About Birth Defects?
What Do You Know About Birth Defects?According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that cause physical or mental disability. 
Source:StayWell
Birth Defects
Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency
Source:StayWell
Congenital Anomalies
A congenital anomaly may be viewed as a physical, metabolic, or anatomic deviation from the normal pattern of development that is apparent at birth or detected during the first year of life. Under this definition, Mendelian genetic disorders (e.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Newborn Complications
Detailed information on the most common types of newborn complications
Source:StayWell
Overview of Birth Defects
Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency
Source:StayWell
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