Early fetal echocardiography.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) rests on identification of characteristic facial, growth, and central nervous system (CNS) features. Public health surveillance of FAS depends on documentation of these characteristics. We evaluated if reporting of FAS characteristics is associated with the type ...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Andrews JG,Galindo MK,Meaney FJ,Benavides A,Mayate L,Fox D,Pettygrove S,O'Leary L,Cunniff C

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over 50% of patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DS) have a conotruncal or related cardiac defect (CTRD). We hypothesized that similar genetic variants, developmental pathways and biological functions, contribute to disease risk for CTRD in patients without a 22q11.2 deletion (ND-CTRD) and with a 22q11.2 deletion ...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Xie HM,Taylor DM,Zhang Z,McDonald-McGinn DM,Zackai EH,Stambolian D,Hakonarson H,Morrow BE,Emanuel BS,Goldmuntz E

更新日期：2019-08-01 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:A cardinal feature of prenatal ethanol exposure is CNS damage, resulting in a continuum of neurological and behavioral impairments that are described by the term fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). FASDs are variable and depend on several factors, including the amount, timing, and duration of prenatal e...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Buckley DM,Sidik A,Kar RD,Eberhart JK

更新日期：2019-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital malformations are a leading cause of infant mortality in the United States, and risk for some congenital malformations varies by socioeconomic status (SES). Medicaid provides health insurance for people with low income, and covers approximately half of all live births in the United States. Income ...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Richardson SD,Josberger RE

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：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:It is estimated that 20 to 30% of infants with birth defects have two or more birth defects. Among these infants with multiple congenital anomalies (MCA), co-occurring anomalies may represent either chance (i.e., unrelated etiologies) or pathogenically associated patterns of anomalies. While some MCA pattern...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Agopian AJ,Evans JA,Lupo PJ

更新日期：2018-01-15 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：BACKGROUND:As a result of human socioeconomic activity, industrial wastes have increased distressingly. Plastic pollution is globally distributed across the world due to its properties of buoyancy and durability. A big health hazard is the sorption of toxicants to plastic while traveling through the environment. Two br...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Segovia-Mendoza M,Nava-Castro KE,Palacios-Arreola MI,Garay-Canales C,Morales-Montor J

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：:Evidences indicate that the decline of female fertility is becoming a common problem over the past few decades. Environmental exposure of Bisphenol A (BPA) has been considered as an endocrine-disrupting chemical deleteriously affecting human reproductions. To better understand the effect of BPA exposure on human ovari...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Qi J,Liu L,Yang J,Gao X,Zhang W

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：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: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：: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:The acronym VATER/VACTERL refers to the rare nonrandom association of the following component features (CF): vertebral defects (V), anorectal malformations (A), cardiac defects (C), tracheoesophageal fistula with or without esophageal atresia, renal malformations (R), and limb defects (L). Patients presentin...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Zhang R,Marsch F,Kause F,Degenhardt F,Schmiedeke E,Märzheuser S,Hoppe B,Bachour H,Boemers TM,Schäfer M,Spychalski N,Neser J,Leonhardt J,Kosch F,Ure B,Gómez B,Lacher M,Deffaa OJ,Palta M,Wittekindt B,Kleine K,Schm

更新日期：2017-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maternal smoking or passive smoking during gestation increases the risk of congenital birth defects, including neural tube defects (NTDs). Cigarette smoke is a recognized teratogen that causes NTDs, although the mechanisms are not well understood. METHODS:An established model of passive smoking in pregnant ...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Yin C,Cai H,Yang D,Jian Y,Zhang J,Li Z,Wang D

更新日期：2021-01-01 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:The different mechanisms leading to a solitary kidney should be differentiated because the long-term outcome might be different. The fetal period is the best moment to make a true diagnosis of congenital unilateral renal agenesis (URA). The objective was to determine the prevalence of URA at birth. The secon...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Laurichesse Delmas H,Kohler M,Doray B,Lémery D,Francannet C,Quistrebert J,Marie C,Perthus I

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：: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：: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：:The AV7909 vaccine, consists of the Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed (AVA) bulk drug substance and the immunostimulatory Toll-like receptor 9 agonist oligodeoxynucleotide adjuvant CPG 7909. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the potential maternal, reproductive, and developmental toxicity of AV7909 in rats to suppor...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Mylchreest E,Smiley MA,Ballin JD,Blauth B,Shearer J,Reece J,Ionin B,Savransky V

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：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：:Mouse models are invaluable for investigating the developmental etiology and molecular pathogenesis of structural birth defects. While this has been deployed for studying a wide spectrum of birth defects, mice are particularly valuable for modeling congenital heart disease, given they have the same four-chamber cardia...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Liu X,Kim AJ,Reynolds W,Wu Y,Lo CW

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：: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：: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