Bisphenol A decreases progesterone synthesis in human ovarian granulosa cells.

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: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：: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：:Neonatal cataracts remain the most common cause of visual loss in children worldwide and have diverse, often unknown, etiologies. This review summarizes current knowledge about the detection, treatment, genetics, risk factors, and molecular mechanisms of congenital cataracts. We emphasize significant progress and topi...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Li J,Xia CH,Wang E,Yao K,Gong X

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2016, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established surveillance of pregnant women with Zika virus infection and their infants in the U.S. states, territories, and freely associated states. To identify cases of Zika-associated birth defects, subject matter experts review data reported from medical re...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Lusk R,Zimmerman J,VanMaldeghem K,Kim S,Roth NM,Lavinder J,Fulton A,Raycraft M,Ellington SR,Galang RR

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：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：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：: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：:The aerodigestive and communicative behaviors of anencephalic and hydranencephalic patients are assessed from literature sources and are compared with documented neural structures present in the brainstem, subcortical, and cortical regions of the brain. Much of the data analyzed corroborate previous neurological studi...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Radford K,Taylor RC,Hall JG,Gick B

更新日期：2019-01-15 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：:The blood-brain barrier (BBB) serves as a gateway for passage of drugs, chemicals, nutrients, metabolites, and hormones between vascular and neural compartments in the brain. Here, we review BBB development with regard to the microphysiology of the neurovascular unit (NVU) and the impact of BBB disruption on brain dev...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Saili KS,Zurlinden TJ,Schwab AJ,Silvin A,Baker NC,Hunter ES 3rd,Ginhoux F,Knudsen TB

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstetricians usually prescribe supplements during pregnancy without actual indication. The use of selenium during pregnancy has increased, due to its function in several antioxidant mechanisms. CASE:A pregnant woman received 200,000 micrograms (μg) per day of a selenium galenic formulation, since gestation...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： D'Oria L,Apicella M,De Luca C,Licameli A,Neri C,Pellegrino M,Simeone D,De Santis M

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：: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:Infants of diabetic mothers have been shown in several studies to have an increased frequency of malformations. In previous studies, an increased frequency of several specific malformations has been noted, including anencephaly, bilateral renal agenesis, and double outlet right ventricle. Surveillance, used ...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Nasri HZ,Houde Ng K,Westgate MN,Hunt AT,Holmes LB

更新日期：2018-01-01 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

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：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: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 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：:Maternal-neonate separation for human newborns has been the standard of care since the last century; low birth weight and preterm infants are still routinely separated from their mothers. With advanced technology, survival is good, but long-term developmental outcomes are very poor for these especially vulnerable newb...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Bergman NJ

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：: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：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：OBJECTIVES:To explore the technical aspects and clinical utility of early fetal echocardiography and screening of the fetal heart in early pregnancy. Also, to document differences in cardiac structure and function which can be demonstrated in the late first/early second trimesters. METHODS:In addition to summarizing o...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： McBrien A,Hornberger LK

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quaternary ammonium compounds are a large class of chemicals used for their antimicrobial and antistatic properties. Two common quaternary ammonium compounds, alkyldimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (ADBAC) and didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride (DDAC), are combined in common cleaners and disinfectants. Introdu...

journal_title：Birth defects research

authors： Hrubec TC,Melin VE,Shea CS,Ferguson EE,Garofola C,Repine CM,Chapman TW,Patel HR,Razvi RM,Sugrue JE,Potineni H,Magnin-Bissel G,Hunt PA

更新日期：2017-08-15 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: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