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Valproic acid keeps nervous system cells from growing and dividing correct
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): A study reveals how epilepsy and migraine drug causes birth defects. Valproic acid, a drug used to treat epilepsy, migraine, and bipolar disorder can cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy.
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World Birth Defects Day: WHO seeks to raise awareness, intensifies measure
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): The World Health Organization has defined birth defects as structural or functional anomalies (for example, metabolic disorders) that occur during intrauterine life. They can be identified during pregnancy, at birth and at times, detected only later. Birth d
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Mother's diabetes can cause birth defects: Study
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 18 (ANI): Maternal diabetes, even when controlled with insulin and blood sugar levels are kept mostly in check, can cause permanent damage to the fetus and birth defects, according to a recent study.
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Study finds mothers' diabetes may lead to birth defects
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 14 (ANI): A study has found that maternal diabetes, even when controlled with insulin and blood sugar levels are kept mostly in check, can cause permanent damage to the fetus.
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Commuters are inhaling unacceptably high levels of carcinogens
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 20 (ANI): Researchers during a recent study found that average California commuters are likely inhaling chemicals at levels that increase the risk for cancer and birth defects.
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Unacceptably high levels of carcinogens inhaled by commuters
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], February 16 (ANI): The findings of new research suggest that average commuters in California are potentially inhaling chemicals at levels that increase the risk of birth defects and cancer.
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Study assesses cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 31 (ANI): Children with birth defects are at increased risk of cancer, according to a recent scientific study.
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Study focuses on assessing cancer diagnosis in children with birth defects
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 30 (ANI): Scientific studies suggest that children with birth defects are at increased risk of cancer. However, it has not been assessed whether the type of cancer, the age at which they are diagnosed or the extent of cancer spread at the time of diagnosis, is diff
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Researchers find cause behind birth defects due to Zika virus
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 14 (ANI): Pregnant women are already advised to take proper care of their health and when it comes to Zika virus, they out to take utmost care as the virus can cause birth defects. A new study has shed light on the possible causes behind this.
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Pregnant women taking epilepsy drugs more likely to deliver babies with bi
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 16 (ANI): Drugs prescribed to control epilepsy in pregnant women with migraine, pain and bipolar disorder are likely to deliver babies with birth defects, according to a new study.
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Severe air pollution can cause severe birth defects, say researchers
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 29 (ANI): Researchers have determined that severe air pollution can lead to birth defects and even fatalities during pregnancy.
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Study finds cancer-fighting gene to prevent birth defects
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 10 (ANI): A new research has revealed how p53 gene plays a pivotal role in healthy neural tube development. The p53 is a tumour subdue famous throughout scientific literature and history for its role in protecting humans from cancer. The neural tube is a vital
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