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Spina bifida as a multifactorial birth defect: Risk factors and genetic underpinnings
Pediatric DiscoverySpina bifida is a birth defect resulting from abnormal embryonic development of the neural tube. Though spina bifida is divided into several subtypes, myelomeningocele—the most severe form of spina bifida often associated with a markedly diminished ...
Ethan S. Wong +13 more
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Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2022 PURPOSE: Previous studies have found motor function to correlate with spinal motor level and, accordingly, individuals with spina bifida are frequently categorized clinically in this manner.
Katherine Fisher Thomas +2 more
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The Prevalence and Distribution of Spina Bifida in a Single Major Referral Center in Malaysia
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2017 BackgroundThe aim of this study is to review the medical history of patients with spina bifida, encompassing both aperta and occulta types born between the years 2003 until 2016, spanning a 13-year time period.
Adibah Sahmat +11 more
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Care coordination guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2020 Care coordination is the deliberate organization of patient care activities between two or more participants (including the patient) involved in a person’s care to facilitate the appropriate delivery of health care services.
Alexander Van Speybroeck +6 more
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Urology Case ReportsSpina bifida is a congenital condition that often leads to significant urological complications, including an increased risk of kidney and bladder stones.
Zoltán Kiss +3 more
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The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014 INTRODUCTION: Neural tube defects such as anencephaly, spina bifida, and encephalocele are congenital anomalies of the central nervous system. Data on the prevalence of neural tube defects in Kenya are limited.
Jane N Githuku +10 more
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Condition-related knowledge among children and adolescents with spina bifida in a Swedish county
Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research, 2012 Spina bifida is a congenital birth defect, resulting in physical and cognitive dysfunctions. Condition-related knowledge among children and adolescents with spina bifida is essential to facilitate independent management of their condition. The aim was to
Lina Strömfors +3 more
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Environmental HealthBackground Spina bifida, a developmental malformation of the spinal cord, is associated with high rates of mortality and disability. Although folic acid-based preventive strategies have been successful in reducing rates of spina bifida, some areas ...
Chih-Fu Wei +16 more
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