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Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome, a genetic developmental disorder in females is caused by a missing or incomplete X- chromosome. Girls are short and have dysfunctional ovaries.

Gene Causing Birth Defects in Babies Born to Diabetic Mothers Identified

Gene Causing Birth Defects in Babies Born to Diabetic Mothers Identified

Scientists have identified a key enzyme that significantly increases the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida and some heart defects among babies born to women with diabetes.

Hypertension Increases Risk of Birth Defects in Babies

Hypertension Increases Risk of Birth Defects in Babies

Expectant mothers with hypertension must be aware that the condition can cause birth defects such as congenital heart disease in their children.

Genetic Defects Leading to Increased Risk of Melanoma Identified

Genetic Defects Leading to Increased Risk of Melanoma Identified

Scientists at Cancer Research UK center in Leeds have identified three genetic faults that increase the risk of melanoma

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Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Birth Defects in Offspring

Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Birth Defects in Offspring

A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from the University College London has once again warned the ill effects of smoking during pregnancy

Infertility, Birth Defects May be Prevented by Limiting Calorie Intake

Infertility, Birth Defects May be Prevented by Limiting Calorie Intake

Studies have shown that restriction of caloric intake helps to reduce age-related health problems and new research shows it can prevent infertility and birth defects too.

Birth Defect Risk High For Surviving Baby When Twin Dies Early In Womb

Birth Defect Risk High For Surviving Baby When Twin Dies Early In Womb

The risk of birth defects increases for the surviving baby when its twin dies early in the mother’s womb, Associate Professor Michael Davies of the University of Adelaide has said.

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Using Epilepsy Drugs in Pregnancy Linked to High Risk of Birth Defects in Offspring

Using Epilepsy Drugs in Pregnancy Linked to High Risk of Birth Defects in Offspring

A new study has warned that pregnant women who are given high doses of epilepsy drugs are at a greater risk of delivering babies who have birth defects.

Geneticist's Birth Defects Comment Sparks Outrage

Geneticist's Birth Defects Comment Sparks Outrage

A leading geneticist has sparked outrage in the Muslim community in Britain after he claimed that the practice of inbreeding or allowing cousins to marry each other in Islamic communities

Gene Linked To Common Birth Defects Identified

Gene Linked To Common Birth Defects Identified

A gene responsible for Adams-Oliver syndrome, a condition which can cause birth defects of the heart, limbs or blood vessels has been, for the first time, discovered by the scientists

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Genetic Defects Behind Sudden Cardiac Deaths

Genetic Defects Behind Sudden Cardiac Deaths

The genetic defects that might lead to sudden cardiac deaths have been identified. The discovery could guide treatment of the Long QT syndrome, a rare, inherited heart rhythm disorder.

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High Blood Pressure | Hypertension - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

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Cystic Hygroma (Birth Defect)

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