Heart defects: babies born through IVF have a higher risk
Babies conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are 36% more likely to be born with a heart defect, according to ...
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Covid-19: no increased risk of birth defects after infection
Researchers have found no increase in birth defects after SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 vaccination. THE ESSENTIAL Covid-19 is still actively ...
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Consuming salt enriched with folic acid could prevent birth defects
Researchers have determined that salt enriched with folic acid, consumed with meals, may help reduce the risk of birth defects ...
Read moreAbuse in the hospital: 130 student testimonies
Threats, harassment, verbal attacks, ordinary violence has taken hold over the years and in an insidious way in the hospital. ...
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Fetal heart defects: a blood test to identify them
A simple blood test in a pregnant woman could detect a possible congenital heart defect in the fetus, according to ...
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Congenital heart disease: towards better care
The European Society of Cardiology has issued recommendations for better management of adults with congenital heart disease. These heart diseases ...
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Their daughter was born with a permanent smile due to a rare deformity
In Australia, a baby girl was born with bilateral congenital macrostomia, a rare malformation that manifests as a permanent smile. ...
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Metformin use in men associated with birth defects in their offspring
Men who take metformin, a treatment for diabetes, three months before conceiving a baby are more likely to see their ...
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