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Experimental Prenatal Test Helps Spot Birth Defects

US Department of Health and Human Services, Feb 12, 2007 A new, noninvasive method of prenatal testing may one day help to detect birth defects in unborn

Nitroglycerin Could Help Prevent Preterm Births

US Department of Health and Human Services, Feb 05, 2007 Giving nitroglycerin to women in preterm labor helps prolong their pregnancy and improves the health of their

Facial Nerve Palsy Due to Birth Trauma

National Institutes of Health, Jan 24, 2007 This condition describes facial paralysis caused by pressure on the facial nerves while an infant is inside the uterus or being

One-Quarter of Vaginal Births Cause Tiny Brain Hemorrhages

US Department of Health and Human Services, Feb 01, 2007 Researchers are reporting that as many as 26 percent of all babies born vaginally may experience bleeding in the brain caused by the birthing

Information About Erb Duchenne and Dejerine Klumpke Palsies

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Jan 16, 2007 Many brachial plexus injuries happen when a babys shoulders become impacted during delivery and the brachial plexus nerves stretch or

Story of Discovery: Research to Prevent Brain Damage in Newborns

National Institutes of Health, Jan 08, 2007 The journey of hope to improve the lives of infants born with oxygen deprivation has taken 65

Scientists Discover How Maternal Smoking Can Cause Cleft Lip and Palate

National Institutes of Health, Jan 03, 2007 Women who smoke during pregnancy and carry a fetus whose DNA lacks both copies of a gene involved in detoxifying cigarette smoke substantially

FDA Approves Novel Device That Prevents or Reduces Brain Damage in Infants

fda.gov, Dec 29, 2006 The Olympic Cool-Cap system is designed to prevent or reduce damage to the brains of these patients by keeping the head

Researchers Gain Insight Into Why Brain Areas Fail To Work Together In Autism

nih.gov, Dec 20, 2006 Researchers have found in two studies that autism may involve a lack of connections and coordination in separate areas of the

Study Finds Increased Risk Of Birth Defects Related To Use Of ACE Inhibitors

ahrq.gov, Dec 15, 2006 The warning states that use of ACE inhibitors should be discontinued as soon as possible when pregnancy is

Childhood Trauma Ups Risk Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

4women.gov, Dec 07, 2006 Childhood trauma, along with stress or emotional instability at any point in one's life, might be risk factors for chronic fatigue

Ob/Gyn Group Urges Pregnant Women To Shun Paxil

healthfinder.gov, Dec 01, 2006 Avoid the antidepressant Paxil if they are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, due to a potential heightened risk for birth

Study Yields Clues To Cerebral Palsy

healthfinder.gov, Nov 22, 2006 Very premature birth, maternal infections during pregnancy, and certain findings on MRI scans are among several factors associated with cerebral

Nitric Oxide Therapy Helps Some Premature Infants

healthfinder.gov, Nov 17, 2006 Two new studies suggest that adding nitric oxide to that ventilator therapy may reduce the risk of serious breathing

Low Birth Weight Has Effects Into Adolescence

4woman.gov, Nov 09, 2006 Even if they're not disabled, low birth-weight infants still face increased risks of physical and mental problems as teens, U.S. researchers

Infections During Pregnancy Linked To Cerebral Palsy

healthfinder.gov, Nov 03, 2006 Based on their findings, the team of researchers led by Dr. Martin Bax of Imperial College, London, advised that all children with CP should have an MRI

Cesarean Section Indicators And Guidelines

National Institute Health, Oct 20, 2006 On the likelihood of birth trauma in newborns whose expected payer for delivery was Medicaid managed

Determining The Cause Of A Perinatal Death

National Institute Health, Oct 09, 2006 It is important to correlate the postmortem findings with the clinical histories of both mother and

Study On Prevention Of Injuries Resulting From Birth Trauma

National Institute Health, Sep 25, 2006 Child and adult were also considered because the effects of birth trauma can be

Seventh Cranial Nerve Palsy Due To Birth Trauma

National Institute Health, Oct 05, 2006 The most common form involves only the lower branch of the facial

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