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Tag - Birth Defects
Decongestants May Increase Odds of Rare Birth Defects, Researchers Say
When medications are sold over-the-counter (OTC), it’s easy to assume they are safe. But when you...
Rare Birth Defect on the Rise, Study Says
Gastroschisis, a malformation that leaves an opening next to the belly button, from which the...
Ingenious Doctors Use 3D Printer to Save a Baby’s Life
Medical science has come a long way…but using a 3D er to save a baby’s life? Though it may sound...
Experts Come One Step Closer to Understanding the Cause of Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease, a birth defect that causes infants to be born with structural heart...
More Babies Die First Day in U.S. than Any Other Industrialized Country in the World
The United States hails itself as one of the world’s strongest leaders. And many other countries lo...
Jasper’s Syndrome Named After Infant With Very Rare Condition
During their 20-week ultrasound, Jeffrey Holt and Gemma Moorby learned some devastating news; there...
Ochsner Medical Center Performs First In Utero Surgery in Gulf South Region with Remarkable Success
Already parents of a two-year-old daughter, Kaci and Anthony Boudreaux were excited about welcoming...
Outcome Looks Good for Illinois Baby Born with Organs Outside of His Body
most parents, Kelsea and Andy Hoskins were excited about the impending arrival of their first baby...
Birth Defect Rates in IVF Babies Down, Study Says
Studies have shown that children born via assisted-reproduction techniques (ART) have a higher risk...
Toddler Born with Extremely Rare Medical Condition Leaves Parents Concerned for His Future
Little George Donlan los like any other happy, vivacious infant. He wears 9-month-old clothing and...