Spina bifida, usually apparent at birth, is a type of neural tube defect in which the neural tube does not completely close during development in the womb resulting in damage to the spinal cord and ...

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UC Davis Health’s groundbreaking trial aims to reverse the paralysis of spina bifida before birth ... are known to be among the most promising type in regenerative medicine.

Thuomas KA The aim of this study was to characterize the neurological dysfunction above the cele level in children with spina bifida cystica. 22 neonates were investigated prospectively to a ...