According to a report by CTV News of Calgary, a new trial program is attempting to make transitions easier for people living with chronic conditions. Specifically, the program hopes to…
According to a story from Global Knock, a woman with spina bifida died after a severe bedsore on her back became infected. Chrissy Dunnington was in long term care at…
Janet Williams was prescribed Epilim for seizures while she was pregnant. Now her two sons, Lee and Phillip, who are both in their twenties, have health issues related to the…
A new device to treat incontinence is being developed by Peter Sayet at Precision Medical Devices Inc., reports the Orlando Sentinel. Incontinence is the term used when people pass urine…
10-year-old Shayleigh Davidson visited her sister in the hospital a lot during the last five years. Her sister, Anai, is five years old, diagnosed with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Spending…
Two-year-old Jeremiah Nelson, born with a condition called spina bifida, has very limited mobility. However, a Michigan high school’s robotics team has decided to help the toddler get moving. Forgoing…
According to a story from Business Wire, there was a time when having to use a mechanical ventilator in order to breathe meant being confined at the hospital in an…
Researchers at UC-Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital look to utilize dogs and cats to help find rare disease treatments, reported The Daily Beast. Recently, two bulldogs, Darla and Spanky, with…
According to a story from BBC News, a total of around 20,000 people in the UK were born with spina bifida and major brain damage after their mothers were given…
According to USA Today, a new study suggests that pregnant women should be conscious of their diet and avoid any restricting diets that include low-carb and gluten-free limitations. The study…
Physicians at the Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai operated on a one-day-old baby with a birth defect called spina bifida, says a recent report. The surgery saved the infant’s life.…
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month! A birth defect is defined as a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the…
Doctors always emphasize the importance of sleep for newborn babies, but some babies may have greater challenges to face when it comes to getting a solid night of sleep. A…
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