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Alarm as forever chemicals that can cause birth defects and cancer found in UK bottled AND tap water
2 months, 1 week ago

Alarm as forever chemicals that can cause birth defects and cancer found in UK bottled AND tap water

Daily Mail  

'Forever chemicals', used in everything from cookware to clothing in to make items stain and water resistant are present in both UK bottled and tap water, scientists say. Now British and Chinese experts have found PFAS in tap and bottled water supplies in both their countries. Now British and Chinese experts have found PFAS in tap and bottled water supplies …

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World Birth Defects Day 2024: Date, history, significance and tips to prevent birth defects
9 months, 3 weeks ago

World Birth Defects Day 2024: Date, history, significance and tips to prevent birth defects

Hindustan Times  

World Birth Defects Day is observed every year on March 3 to raise awareness around types and causes of birth defects, their impact on individuals and families and prevention strategies. World Birth Defects Day 2024: Birth defects can affect any part of the body and can be developed at any stage of pregnancy Birth defects can affect any part of …

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Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day 2024: Date, significance, types of congenital heart defects
10 months, 1 week ago

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day 2024: Date, significance, types of congenital heart defects

Hindustan Times  

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day is observed annually on February 14 to spread awareness around CHDs or congenital heart defects which are present at birth and can range from mild to severe. The day is promoted extensively by various organizations, including the Paediatric Congenital Heart Association and the American Heart Association, to raise awareness about congenital heart defects and advocate …

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Heart defects to neural tube issues: Types of birth defects and treatment
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Heart defects to neural tube issues: Types of birth defects and treatment

Hindustan Times  

A congenital anomaly, also known as a birth defect, refers to any medical condition present from birth and the term congenital indicates that the condition was acquired in the womb. Heart defects to neural tube issues: Types of birth defects and treatment The majority of congenital anomalies have no clear cause and some are genetic, others may be associated with …

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Recent research suggests we are overlooking the role of fathers in fetal alcohol syndrome
1 year, 1 month ago

Recent research suggests we are overlooking the role of fathers in fetal alcohol syndrome

Salon  

Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet when it comes to diagnosing babies born with birth defects associated with alcohol consumption, such as fetal alcohol syndrome, historically only the mother’s drinking habits are taken …

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Neonatal Mortality: Why is it on the rise? Steps to reduce it
1 year, 7 months ago

Neonatal Mortality: Why is it on the rise? Steps to reduce it

Hindustan Times  

Neonatal mortality refers to the birth of an infant, within 28 days after being born. Be it due to the complications at birth, or an infection, or the absence of proper infrastructure for a healthy birth, the rate neonatal mortality has been accelerating. Addressing this, Dr. Manish Jajodia, Group Medical Director, RED.Health said in an interview with HT Lifestyle, “Over …

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Child birth tips: Everything you can do to help prevent birth deformities
1 year, 9 months ago

Child birth tips: Everything you can do to help prevent birth deformities

Hindustan Times  

Birth defects are those which present as soon as the child is born and such defects are also called congenital anomalies where these defects may range from obviously visible conditions like Cleft Lip and Palate or defects affecting the limbs or spine or they may not be visible, affecting structures like the heart etc. Child birth tips: Everything you can …

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California changed its prenatal testing program. It’s been ‘extremely frustrating,’ patients say
2 years ago

California changed its prenatal testing program. It’s been ‘extremely frustrating,’ patients say

LA Times  

California has offered taxpayer-subsidized prenatal screenings since 1986. The reported delays came after California health officials changed regulations governing the state’s prenatal testing program. Until officials changed the regulations, women and their doctors could decide whether to use the state’s program or instead opt to choose any lab offering the screenings and have it billed to their insurance. Californians would …

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11 Children, 11 Hours: How Doctors in Mumbai Treated Congenital Heart Disease in Back-to-back Surgeries
2 years ago

11 Children, 11 Hours: How Doctors in Mumbai Treated Congenital Heart Disease in Back-to-back Surgeries

News 18  

A team of intensive care unit staffers, cath lab technicians, anaesthesiologists, paediatricians, nurses, ward staff and paediatric cardiologists performed 11 back-to-back heart surgeries and procedures on 11 children. These 11 children – aged between 4 and 13 – had congenital heart disease also known as birth defects in the heart. “In September, our team visited Washim civil hospital where we …

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Child with birth defects: Odisha nursing home fined for giving wrong ultrasound reports
2 years, 1 month ago

Child with birth defects: Odisha nursing home fined for giving wrong ultrasound reports

India Today  

A nursing home in Odisha has been asked to pay a fine of Rs 10 lakh for not alerting a couple of congenital anomalies, resulting in the birth of a physically challenged child having no right palm and left leg. WRONG ULTRASOUND TEST REPORTS Bandana Das, during her pregnancy, thrice visited Dr Pratap Keshari Das's L&P nursing home, located in …

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas Bring Baby Girl Home After 100 Days in NICU; But What is NICU?
2 years, 7 months ago

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas Bring Baby Girl Home After 100 Days in NICU; But What is NICU?

News 18  

It is not an easy task to be a mother. Recently, on Mother’s Day, while many Bollywood stars shared notes for their mothers, Priyanka Chopra posted a heartfelt message that summed up her journey as a new mother. After 100 plus days in the NICU, our little girl is finally home.” The time was ‘challenging’ for the new mother as …

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Widely used diabetes drug linked to birth defects risk in kids of male patients: Study
2 years, 8 months ago

Widely used diabetes drug linked to birth defects risk in kids of male patients: Study

Hindustan Times  

One of the world's most widely prescribed diabetes drugs may be linked to major birth defects in the offspring of male patients who were taking it ahead of the babies being conceived, according to a new study from Denmark released on Monday. Widely used diabetes drug linked to birth defects risk in kids of male patients: Study Metformin, among the …

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People with heart defects may be at higher risk for severe Covid: Study
2 years, 9 months ago

People with heart defects may be at higher risk for severe Covid: Study

Hindustan Times  

Hospitalised COVID-19 patients with congenital heart defect may be at higher risk for severe illness or death than those without the disorder, according to a US study. "Data comparing COVID-19 outcomes among individuals with and without congenital heart defects has been limited," said study lead author Karrie Downing from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People with congenital …

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Birth defects in Indonesia’s Lombok linked to gold mining
3 years ago

Birth defects in Indonesia’s Lombok linked to gold mining

Al Jazeera  

Sekotong, Indonesia – Sukma watches as his friends descend 30 metres into the ground, into one of many illegal mines in Sekotong on the island of Lombok. “This is the risk we have to take to earn a living.” Miners told Al Jazeera Sekotong’s gold rush had died down in recent years. He would process the gold here too, and …

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FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety
3 years ago

FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety

Associated Press  

Federal health regulators say an experimental COVID-19 pill from Merck is effective against the virus, but they will seek input from outside experts on risks of birth defects and other potential problems during pregnancy. Additionally, the FDA flagged a concern that Merck’s drug led to small changes in the coronavirus’ signature spike protein, which it uses to penetrate human cells. …

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Folic acid to be added to UK flour to help prevent birth defects 英国面粉将加入叶酸以预防婴儿先天缺陷
3 years, 2 months ago

Folic acid to be added to UK flour to help prevent birth defects 英国面粉将加入叶酸以预防婴儿先天缺陷

China Daily  

Folic acid to be added to UK flour to help prevent birth defects 英国面粉将加入叶酸以预防婴儿先天缺陷 Play audio file 英国政府宣布，将把叶酸添加到英国面粉中，以帮助预防婴儿的先天性脊柱缺陷。 Women are already advised to take folic acid before and during pregnancy, but many don’t. There was a concern that for some people, particularly the elderly, boosting folic acid might have unintended negative consequences, such as covering up the symptoms of vitamin …

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World Heart Day: All you want to know about congenital heart disease in children
3 years, 2 months ago

World Heart Day: All you want to know about congenital heart disease in children

Hindustan Times  

World Heart Day: While heart diseases are generally known to affect people of age 60 and above, and may develop in people with family history or those leading a stressful lifestyle, some children are born with heart defects. According to a recent study, every year more than 2,00,000 children in India are born with congenital heart disease, 1/5th of whom …

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Ask The Doctor: Here's How Thrombosis Should Be Addressed in COVID Positive Pregnant Women
3 years, 5 months ago

Ask The Doctor: Here's How Thrombosis Should Be Addressed in COVID Positive Pregnant Women

News 18  

A year after the Coronavirus pandemic wrecked our collective lives, our society has been grappling with fear and insecurity. In this week’s column, Dr. Manju Puri, Director Professor and HOD of the Dept of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi talks about the possibility of premature babies, for pregnant women with COVID. She also discusses the …

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Pre-embryos made in a lab to study birth defects could spur research, ethical debate
3 years, 9 months ago

Pre-embryos made in a lab to study birth defects could spur research, ethical debate

Firstpost  

For the first time, scientists have used human cells to make structures that mimic the earliest stages of development, which they say will pave the way for more research without running afoul of restrictions on using real embryos. “We believe our model can open up this field,” he said, if “you can test your hypothesis without using human embryos.” Wu’s …

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