Recognition of clinical characteristics for population-based surveillance of fetal alcohol syndrome.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Strategies for conducting juvenile dose ranging studies before definitive toxicity juvenile animal studies (JAS) have evolved, but the aim of demonstrating study design robustness and efficient animal use remains the same. The objective of dose selection is to identify a strategy to achieve consistent system...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Posobiec LM,Laffan SB

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is considerable variability in the prevalence of birth defects among racial/ethnic groups. This study estimated birth defect prevalence among the less studied non-Hispanic (NH) Asian/Pacific Islander (PI) and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations in Texas relative to NH Whites. METHODS:Dat...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Le MT,Shumate CJ,Hoyt AT,Wilkinson AV,Canfield MA

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), which includes e-cigarettes (ECIGs), are a rapidly-expanding class of products that heat a liquid (which may or may not contain nicotine) to produce an aerosol. The variation of ECIG components is extensive as are their effects on users. Epidemiological data show that while...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Breland A,McCubbin A,Ashford K

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neural tube defects (NTDs) are severe congenital malformations. Folate supplementation can reduce the risk, but cannot prevent all NTDs, suggesting other reasons for folate-resistant NTDs. The present study assesses placental fatty acid composition, eicosanoids, and cytokines as risk factors for NTDs in a Ch...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Li K,Zhang X,Pei L,Chen G,Liu J,Wahlqvist ML,Zheng X,Li D

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS) is a rare congenital defect characterized by underdevelopment of the right heart structures commonly accompanied by an atrial septal defect. Familial HRHS reports suggest genetic factor involvement. We examined the role of copy number variants (CNVs) in HRHS. METHODS:...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Dimopoulos A,Sicko RJ,Kay DM,Rigler SL,Druschel CM,Caggana M,Browne ML,Fan R,Romitti PA,Brody LC,Mills JL

更新日期：2017-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is recommended during pregnancy to protect newborns against pertussis infection in the months prior to their primary pertussis vaccination. Although research on the safety of the vaccine has been reassuring, most previous s...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Kerr SM,Van Bennekom CM,Mitchell AA

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breastfeeding women who are prescribed with psychotropic medications on a regular basis are often concerned, regarding the possible implications of such treatment on the breastfed infant. A mother's well-being has a direct influence on the well-being of the baby. However, the notorious reputation of psychotr...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Kronenfeld N,Berlin M,Shaniv D,Berkovitch M

更新日期：2017-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibody-like biopharmaceuticals cross the placenta by utilizing existing transport pathways (e.g., FcRn receptor). There are limited data evaluating this transfer during organogenesis in any species. Understanding placental transfer of antibody-like biopharmaceuticals can help to predict risk of developmental toxicit...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Catlin NR,Mitchell AZ,Potchoiba MJ,O'Hara DM,Wang M,Zhang M,Weinbauer GF,Bowman CJ

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cannabis use during adolescence has been linked to deleterious effects on brain integrity. This article summarizes findings from two prospective investigations (3 and 6 years, on average) on adolescent cannabis use from our laboratory that utilize structural neuroimaging and neurocognitive assessment approaches. Acros...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Jacobus J,Courtney KE,Hodgdon EA,Baca R

更新日期：2019-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a DNA herpesvirus that is common worldwide. The two known main sources of primary CMV infection during pregnancy are through sexual activity and contact with young children. Primary infection occurs in approximately 1 to 4% of pregnancies, and is mostly asymptomatic in immunocompetent adults. ...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Davis NL,King CC,Kourtis AP

更新日期：2017-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Zika virus has recently emerged as a novel cause of microcephaly. CDC has asked states to rapidly ascertain and report cases of Zika-linked birth defects, including microcephaly. Massachusetts added head circumference to its birth certificate (BC) in 2011. The accuracy of head circumference measurements from...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Somerville NJ,Chen X,Heinke D,Stone SL,Higgins C,Manning SE,Pagnano S,Yazdy MM,Anderka M

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:My career goal in 1971 was to learn about the causes of malformations. Attending the annual meetings of the Teratology Society and reading the articles in Teratology exposed me to the scientists and clinicians involved in this research and the methods being used. METHODS:Over a period of 49 years (1972-2020...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Holmes LB

更新日期：2020-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Zika virus was first identified in Uganda in 1947 but received little attention until 2015 when a large outbreak of Zika virus illness followed by an increased number of babies born with microcephaly occurred in Brazil. Zika virus spread rapidly throughout the Americas, and in 2016 was identified as a cause of microce...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Rasmussen SA,Jamieson DJ

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During the Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreak, an urgent need existed for strong partnerships to disseminate Zika-related information to pregnant women and women of child-bearing age. METHODS:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) partnered with MotherToBaby, a national organization experienced in pro...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Harris-Sagaribay L,Chambers CD,Perrotta K,Polen KD,Honein MA,Wasternack E

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of human socio-economic activity, industrial wastes have increased alarmingly. Plastic pollution is globally distributed across the world due to its properties of buoyancy and durability. Two broad classes of plastic-related chemicals are of critical concern for human health-bisphenol-A or BPA, and additiv...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Solleiro-Villavicencio H,Gomez-De León CT,Del Río-Araiza VH,Morales-Montor J

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent advances in genomics methodologies, in particular the availability of next-generation sequencing approaches have made it possible to identify risk loci throughout the genome, in particular the exome. In the current study, we present findings from an exome study conducted in five affected individuals o...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Liu H,Busch T,Eliason S,Anand D,Bullard S,Gowans LJJ,Nidey N,Petrin A,Augustine-Akpan EA,Saadi I,Dunnwald M,Lachke SA,Zhu Y,Adeyemo A,Amendt B,Roscioli T,Cornell R,Murray J,Butali A

更新日期：2017-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the increasing birth prevalence of hypospadias, there is growing concern for pollutant exposure interfering with normal penile development. We assess the association between hypospadias and hormonally active hazardous air pollutants (HAHAPs) through a nationwide database of hazardous air pollutants and ...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Sheth KR,Kovar E,White JT,Chambers TM,Peckham-Gregory EC,O'Neill M,Langlois PH,Seth A,Scheurer ME,Lupo PJ,Jorgez CJ

更新日期：2019-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac fibrosis is a cardinal feature of multiple types of cardiovascular disease, which lead to heart failure. Multiple studies connect adverse maternal environment (AME) with cardiac fibrosis. AME does not always result in fibrosis, though. An additional "insult", such as an adult Western diet (WD), is fr...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Spearman AD,Ke X,Fu Q,Lane RH,Majnik A

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OEIS is the acronym of a malformations complex association including omphalocele, exstrophy of bladder or cloaca, imperforate anus, and spinal defects. It has a very low prevalence, ranging from 1/82,000 to 1/200,000 live births (LB). The etiology of OEIS is unknown. Virtually all cases are sporadic, and specific asso...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Arteaga-Vázquez J,Luna-Muñoz L,Morales-Suárez JJ,Mutchinick OM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In human studies, it is well established that exposures during embryonic and fetal development periods can influence immune health. Coupled with genetic predisposition, these exposures can alter lifetime chronic and infectious disease trajectory, and, ultimately, life expectancy. Fortunately, as research advances, mec...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Rychlik KA,Sillé FCM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Developmental exposure to brominated flame retardants (BFRs), including polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD), has been associated with impaired neurodevelopment and some symptoms of metabolic syndrome. However, there are inconsistencies in studies reporting neurodevelopme...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Tung EWY,Kawata A,Rigden M,Bowers WJ,Caldwell D,Holloway AC,Robaire B,Hales BF,Wade MG

更新日期：2017-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypospadias is a common birth defect that might be caused by inadequate fusion of the urethral folds in the process of male external genital development. We intended to discover the crucial long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulating autophagy from the gene expression profile of the genital tubercle (GT) of dib...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Feng X,Huang E,Gao Y,Zhang Y,Zhou Y

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The teratogenic effects of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) have been extensively documented over the course of 45 years of research and psychiatric problems are pervasive in this population. In adults with PAE, suicidal risk is high but less is known about the suicidal risk in adolescents with fetal alcohol ...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： O'Connor MJ,Portnoff LC,Lebsack-Coleman M,Dipple KM

更新日期：2019-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is the first study to utilize the index of concentration at the extremes (ICE) to examine risk factors for spina bifida in Texas. The ICE is a useful measure for providing the degree to which residents in a certain area are concentrated into groups at the extremes of disadvantage and privilege. We intro...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Shumate C,Hoyt A,Liu C,Kleinert A,Canfield M

更新日期：2019-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most states have now passed legislation mandating pulse oximetry for all newborns, or have promulgated regulations or guidelines to encourage use of routine pulse oximetry. State-based birth defects registries may be well positioned to track and evaluate critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) screening cov...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Case AP,Miller SD,McClain MR

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small animal models, particularly mouse models, of human diseases are becoming an indispensable tool for biomedical research. Studies in animal models have provided important insights into the etiology of diseases and accelerated the development of therapeutic strategies. Detailed phenotypic characterization is essent...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Wu YL,Lo CW

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Birth defects are the leading cause of infant death in the United States and among the top causes of pediatric death and hospitalization. Despite the devastating impact of birth defects, we understand little of their etiology impeding progress towards treatment and prevention. Moreover, while surgical interventions ha...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Khokha MK,Mitchell LE,Wallingford JB

更新日期：2017-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To objectively describe craniofacial, visual, and neurological features associated with amniotic band syndrome (ABS) and discuss likely associated multifactorial etiology. METHODS:A retrospective review of patients identified with ABS and concomitant limb involvement and craniofacial features was conducted....

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Lies S,Beckwith T,Mills J,Butler L,Ezaki M,Oishi S

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few published studies are reported for the neurobehavioral toxicity of combined exposure to fungicides in mammals. This study was aimed to re-evaluate the reproductive and neurobehavioral effects of maternal exposure to combined imazalil (IMZ) and thiabendazole (TBZ) with fixed-dose of TBZ in mice. METHODS:...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Tanaka T,Suzuki T,Inomata A,Moriyasu T

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antecedents for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) vary across studies; therefore, we conducted a multistate, population-based retrospective study of the prevalence and descriptive epidemiology of IHPS in the United States (US). METHODS:Data for IHPS cases (n = 29,554) delivered from 1999-2010 a...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Kapoor R,Kancherla V,Cao Y,Oleson J,Suhl J,Canfield MA,Druschel CM,Kirby RS,Meyer RE,Romitti PA

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00