Spina bifida is a developmental birth defect that occurs when the brain, spinal cord or meninges do not fully develop. Each year, between 1,500 to 2,000 newborns in the United States are born with spina bifida, according to the National Institute...
Spina bifida is the most common birth defect in the U.S. that can cause permanent disabilities. It occurs when the spine of a developing embryo fails to close completely, for reasons unknown. A combination of environmental and genetic factors may...
A developmental disability is a life-long physical or cognitive impairment that limits daily functioning and restricts participation in activities. A developmental disability may interfere with learning, mobility, working, speaking, understanding...
Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects the spinal cord. There are two forms of spina bifida--spina bifida occulta and spina bifida manifesta. Spina bifida occulta is the more common form of the defect that may affect as many as 24 percent of...
The skeletal system consists of 206 bones held together and mobilized by ligaments, muscles and tendons. The bone marrow in the center of the bone makes red blood cells and stores minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. Disease processes...
An estimated one out of every 800 babies in the U.S. are born with spina bifida myelomeningocele, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus service. Spina bifida myelomeningocele is a medical condition in which the spine and...
Folic acid is the synthetic version of the B-vitamin folate. Your body needs folate to produce DNA and RNA in order to make new cells. Because fetal cells divide rapidly during pregnancy, an adequate supply of the nutrient is vital. If a...
