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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Fetal alcohol spectrum
disorder (FASD) describes a
spectrum of permanent and
often devastating
birth-defect syndromes
caused by maternal
consumption of alcohol
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Stillbirth
A stillbirth occurs when a
fetus, of mid-second
trimester to full term
gestational age, which has
died in the womb or during
labour or delivery, exits
the maternal body. ... > full story
Spina bifida
Spina bifida describes birth
defects caused by an
incomplete closure of one or
more vertebral arches of the
spine, resulting in
malformations of the spinal
cord. ... > full story
Rett syndrome
Rett syndrome (or Rett's
disorder) is a progressive
neurological disorder that
is classified as a pervasive
developmental disorder by
the DSM-IV. The symptoms of
this disorder are easily
confused with those of
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Many parents of children with autism have reported that a gluten-free casein-free diet helps their children. According to the theory, some children are unable to digest the protein in many cereals ... > more -
Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome is a human genetic abnormality, caused by a nondisjunction in the sex chromosomes that occurs in females (1 out of every 2,500 births). Instead of the normal XX sex chromosomes, only ... > more -
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Miscarriage
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Sex linkage
Sex linkage is the phenotypic expression of an allele that is dependent on the gender of the individual and is directly tied to the sex chromosomes. In such cases there is a homogametic sex and a ... > more -
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Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy is a nonspecific term describing a syndrome affecting the brain. Generally, it refers to involvement of large parts of the brain (or the whole organ), instead of identifiable changes ... > more -
Breech birth
A breech birth (also known as breech presentation) refers to the position of the baby in the uterus such that it will be delivered buttocks first as opposed to the normal head first position. Certain ... > more
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