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Health NewsBirth Defects Cost U.S. Billions Health Highlights: Jan. 19, 2007 Doctors Should Test for Down Syndrome Search Results 1� of 27 Web Pages | Next > | Show All | See Categories and Related Topics About the Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndromes: Frequently Asked Questions The ectodermal dysplasia (ED) syndromes are a group of about 150 heritable disorders that affect the ectoderm, the outer layer of tissue in a developing baby. ED syndromes affect both males and female... Details >National Foundation for Ectodermal DysplasiasAchondroplasia Also available in: Spanish Basic consumer health information about this, the most common of all growth defects. Discusses causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment.... Details >March of Dimes Birth Defects FoundationCerebral Palsy InformationA general overview of cerebral palsy that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information and link... Details >National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of HealthCleft Lip and Cleft Palate Also available in: Spanish This consumer information fact sheet discusses the birth defect oral-facial clefts and includes information about both forms of the disorder -- cleft lip/palate and isolated cleft palate.... Details >March of Dimes Birth Defects FoundationCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Questions and Answers Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm does not fully form, allowing organs to enter the chest cavity preventing lung growth. CDH strikes 1 in every 250... Details >CHERUBS - The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Advocacy, and SupportDown Syndrome Fact Sheet Also available in: Spanish This public health education information fact sheet provides general information about Down syndrome -- a combination of birth defects including mental retardation and characteristic facial features.... Details >NOAH: New York Online Access to HealthHealth Topic: Infants and Children Page - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAn index of health and safety topics that are specific to infants and children including childhood diseases, immunization, injuries, developmental disabilities, child abuse, birth defects and more.... Details >Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHemangioma Newsline: The Newsletter of NOVA This site contains newsletters with basic information on the diagnosis and treatment of hemangioma and vascular malformation. It also features an area on new research and publications that comes from... Details >National Organization for Vascular AnomaliesJoubert Syndrome Information Center Online information center provides resources, articles and reports related to joubert syndrome. Feeding & oral motor, hearing, legal help, medical journal articles and therapy are addressed.... Details >Joubert Syndrome Foundation & Related Cerebellar DisordersJoubert Syndrome Resources Links to federal agencies, support groups and other nonprofit websites that provide information and resources for joubert syndrome.... Details >Joubert Syndrome Foundation & Related Cerebellar Disorders Search for general information on Birth Defect
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