Birth Defects In Newborns
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World Birth Defects Day: Why India Bears A High Burden Of Congenital Anomalies
On World Birth Defects Day, India's congenital anomalies burden is spotlighted with roughly 472,000 affected births annually, contributing to high neonatal mortality and disability.
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Prenatal Infections Silently Harm Babies: How Early Screening During Pregnancy Can Save Lives
Experts say early screening and vaccination can prevent miscarriage, birth defects and lifelong disability. Here's why testing during pregnancy is crucial.
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Take These Precautions Seriously During Pregnancy
This article will outline the essential precautions to take during pregnancy, ensuring a healthy and safe pregnancy experience.
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Air Pollution Can Lead To Low Birth Weight, Birth Defects: Here's What You Need To Know
Air pollution is a matter of concern. Apart from affecting the balance of nature, pollutants can harm unborn babies and infants severely. Read here to know air pollution affects pregnant women.
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Everything You Need To Know
Congenital rubella syndrome is a condition which can cause deafness, heart defects, mental retardation and cataract in newborn babies.
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Zika Strain Linked To Birth Defect Not Found in Jaipur: Health Ministry
An analysis of Zika virus strains collected from Jaipur has suggested that they do not have the known mutations linked to fetal microcephaly, a serious birth defect in newborns delivered by infected mothers, according to the Health Ministry.
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Maternal Sleep Apnea May Up Birth Defects In Newborns: Study
New York: Babies born to mothers with chronically disrupted sleep are more likely to have higher risk of birth defects and resuscitation at birth — an intervention to help a newborn breathe and revive its heart beat. Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder which occurs when a person’s throat muscles intermittently relax ...
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Guatemala Confirms First Zika-Linked Birth Defect
The main hospital in Guatemala's capital on Wednesday confirmed the country's first case of a Zika-linked birth defect in a newborn and two cases of a related nerve disorder.
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Brazil: Zika Outbreaks Tops 91,000 Cases
Brazil's outbreak of Zika -- which has been linked to the devastating microcephaly birth defect in newborns -- has topped 91,000 cases, health officials said on Tuesday.
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Hawaii Reports First US Case Of Zika-Linked Brain Damage
The United States has reported its first case of a newborn suffering from brain damage linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus that has caused birth defects in Latin America.
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World Birth Defects Day: Why India Bears A High Burden Of Congenital Anomalies
On World Birth Defects Day, India's congenital anomalies burden is spotlighted with roughly 472,000 affected births annually, contributing to high neonatal mortality and disability.
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Prenatal Infections Silently Harm Babies: How Early Screening During Pregnancy Can Save Lives
Experts say early screening and vaccination can prevent miscarriage, birth defects and lifelong disability. Here's why testing during pregnancy is crucial.
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Take These Precautions Seriously During Pregnancy
This article will outline the essential precautions to take during pregnancy, ensuring a healthy and safe pregnancy experience.
-
Air Pollution Can Lead To Low Birth Weight, Birth Defects: Here's What You Need To Know
Air pollution is a matter of concern. Apart from affecting the balance of nature, pollutants can harm unborn babies and infants severely. Read here to know air pollution affects pregnant women.
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Everything You Need To Know
Congenital rubella syndrome is a condition which can cause deafness, heart defects, mental retardation and cataract in newborn babies.
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Zika Strain Linked To Birth Defect Not Found in Jaipur: Health Ministry
An analysis of Zika virus strains collected from Jaipur has suggested that they do not have the known mutations linked to fetal microcephaly, a serious birth defect in newborns delivered by infected mothers, according to the Health Ministry.
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Maternal Sleep Apnea May Up Birth Defects In Newborns: Study
New York: Babies born to mothers with chronically disrupted sleep are more likely to have higher risk of birth defects and resuscitation at birth — an intervention to help a newborn breathe and revive its heart beat. Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder which occurs when a person’s throat muscles intermittently relax ...
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Guatemala Confirms First Zika-Linked Birth Defect
The main hospital in Guatemala's capital on Wednesday confirmed the country's first case of a Zika-linked birth defect in a newborn and two cases of a related nerve disorder.
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Brazil: Zika Outbreaks Tops 91,000 Cases
Brazil's outbreak of Zika -- which has been linked to the devastating microcephaly birth defect in newborns -- has topped 91,000 cases, health officials said on Tuesday.
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Hawaii Reports First US Case Of Zika-Linked Brain Damage
The United States has reported its first case of a newborn suffering from brain damage linked to the mosquito-borne Zika virus that has caused birth defects in Latin America.
