Reuters Article: Congenital CMV
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LisaPosted
Thu 11 Jun 2009 8:11pm
Reuters recently published an article about the #1 viral cause of birth defects, congenital CMV (cytomegalovirus). See "Mom's infection raises risk of infant hearing loss" at http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE4BM4RV20081223
I am the mother of a daughter disabled by congenital CMV. I was never warned how to prevent contracting
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Thu 11 Jun 2009 8:11pm
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The Congenital CMV Foundation is sponsoring the 2008 Congenital CMV Conference on November 5 -7, 2008 (CCC ’08) at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Harkin Global Communications Center
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2010 Congenital Disorder Scholarship Information
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Paul CardallPosted
Mon 12 Apr 2010 12:00am
Last Fall, The Paul Cardall Scholarship for Students Affected by Congenital Disorders was established to financially assist people affected by congenital disorders such as congenital heart disease, spina bifida, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, cystic fibrosis and other birth defects, or who have had an organ transplant.
Photo: Money was raised
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Congenital Heart Defects
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Susan MayPosted
Sun 16 Jan 2011 7:04pmCongenital Heart Defects
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Congenital heart defects, one of the most common types of birth defects, affect nearly 1% of all infants born in the US. Learn more.
Understanding Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects are conditions present at birth that affect the structure
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Adult Congenital Heart Association & Federal Funding
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Paul CardallPosted
Fri 31 Jul 2009 11:42am
"Congenital Heart Defects are very different from “regular” adult heart problems. Experts recommend that those with complex conditions should receive regular care at programs that specialize in adult congenital heart care. But most complex heart defect survivors are currently cared for at centers with no special training in congenital heart problems," according
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Adult Congenital Heart Association & Federal Funding
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Paul CardallPosted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:04pm
"Congenital Heart Defects are very different from “regular” adult heart problems. Experts recommend that those with complex conditions should receive regular care at programs that specialize in adult congenital heart care. But most complex heart defect survivors are currently cared for at centers with no special training in congenital heart
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Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
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Matt S.Posted
Thu 02 Oct 2008 12:00amCongenital nephrotic syndrome only makes up between 2-8% of all forms of nephrotic syndrome, but is a hot topic in that there are numerous genes continuously being... is listed below
1. nephrin (NPHS1): this was the first gene identified which causes congenital nephrotic syndrome of the Finnish type. As shown in the cartoon above, nephrin
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Genetics Home Reference: congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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nih.govPosted
Tue 18 Jan 2011 1:52pm
Reviewed January 2011
What is congenital diaphragmatic hernia?
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm. The diaphragm, which is composed of muscle... birth.
In 5 to 10 percent of affected individuals, signs and symptoms of congenital diaphragmatic hernia appear later in life and may include breathing problems or abdominal
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