Studies say that exposure to tetrachloroethylene (also known as perchlorethylene, PCE) may cause congenital birth defects.
Studies say that exposure to tetrachloroethylene (also known as perchlorethylene, PCE) may cause congenital birth defects.
A study of expectant women exposed to PCE in drinking water, published in BioMed Central's open access journal Environmental Health, found an increased risk of oral clefts and neural tube defects in their children.
Left-Handedness In Children Maybe Linked To Congenital Disorder
According to a new study, kids with a congenital disorder, known as hemifacial microsomia (HFM), are more likely to develop left-handedness.
According to a new study, kids with a congenital disorder, known as hemifacial microsomia (HFM), are more likely to develop left-handedness.
From the late 1960s until 1980, hundreds of miles of pipe that had been lined with a vinyl coating containing PCE were laid in the area. It wasn't until 1980 that officials realized the danger, creating what the researchers describe as "A vast natural experiment reminiscent of John Snow's cholera investigation in 1854 London." Boston University investigators found that there were 61 children with congenital anomalies among the 1,658 children with some prenatal PCE exposure and 95 children with congenital anomalies among 2,999 children with no prenatal PCE exposure. Prenatal exposure was associated with increases in the risk of oral clefts and neural tube defects (particularly anencephaly).
Speaking about these findings, Aschengrau said, "Because PCE remains a commonly used solvent and frequent contaminant of ground and drinking water supplies, it is important to understand its impact on the developing fetus."
Gene Responsible For A Rare Form Of Congenital Anemia Identified
The latest electronic edition of the journal Nature Genetics reports the discovery of a new gene responsible for congenital sideroblastic anemia.
The latest electronic edition of the journal Nature Genetics reports the discovery of a new gene responsible for congenital sideroblastic anemia.
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A Rare Congenital Syndrome And The Genetic Cause Behind It Has Been Brought To Light
A team of scientists have discovered a new congenital anomaly in which the lack sufficient infection-fighting white cells, the genetic mutation behind the syndrome is also uncovered.
A team of scientists have discovered a new congenital anomaly in which the lack sufficient infection-fighting white cells, the genetic mutation behind the syndrome is also uncovered.
