Infant mortality from birth defects declined 10% in U.S. from 2003-2017, with group differences
U.S. infant deaths from birth defects declined 10% over 14 years, study finds
An observational study of U.S. infants from 2003-2017 found a 10% overall decline in infant deaths attributable to birth defects, with signi…
U.S. infant deaths from birth defects dropped 10% between 2003 and 2017, yet significant gaps remain across different racial and ethnic grou…
U.S. registry reports Zika-associated birth defects in pregnancies with confirmed or possible infection
U.S. Registry Reports Zika-Associated Birth Defects in Pregnancies
An observational registry report from the U.S.
A U.S. registry report confirms Zika virus infections are linked to specific birth defects like microcephaly, though exact risk numbers rema…
Meta-Analysis: HS in Pregnancy Linked to Higher Odds of Gestational Diabetes, Preterm Birth, Birth Defects
Does a painful skin condition raise pregnancy risks? A new review finds it's linked to diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and birth defects
A meta-analysis of four retrospective cohort studies (n=15,189,175 pregnancies) found maternal hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was associated …
Living with hidradenitis suppurativa raises risks for gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and birth defects during pregnancy, according to …
Questions about Birth Defects
Can a US registry report confirm Zika-associated birth defects in pregnancies with infection?
Yes, the U.S. Zika Pregnancy and Infant Registry confirms that Zika virus infection in pregnancy leads to specific birth defects, including brain and eye abnormalities, in about 4.6% to 6.1% of affected infants.
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