One in 45 babies delivered in 2020 in England was born with a congenital anomaly, according to the findings of a new report from NHS Digital. The rate represents a 9% increase in the 5 years since the ...

Study eligibility criteria Studies of all designs were eligible (except case studies and reviews) if they were published in English, Spanish or French, and contained information on population ...

The evidence that twins have a higher risk of congenital anomaly is strongest for monozygotic twins. The recent rise in the rate of multiple births, attributed to increases in maternal age and ...

First trimester exposure to either SARS-CoV-2 infection or to COVID-19 vaccination is not associated with congenital anomalies, according to the largest prospective study of its kind, covering nearly ...

No link seen for infection or vaccination in the first trimester with congenital anomalies. HealthDay News — COVID-19 infection and vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy are not ...

Four U.S. senators have reintroduced legislation to ensure health insurance coverage for individuals born with congenital anomalies or birth defects. The “Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act” would close a ...

WASHINGTON, March 17-- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release on March 16, 2021: U.S. Representatives Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) and Drew Ferguson (R-GA) and U.S. Senators Tammy ...

Researchers found that 5.2% of the infants had a major congenital anomaly. HealthDay News — COVID-19 infection and vaccination during the first trimester of pregnancy are not associated with ...