Multiple babies have been born after receiving the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells. This was made possible by a landmark clinical trial at UC Davis Health.

Medical researcher Noraishah Mydin Abdul Aziz says the children may suffer lifelong consequences without the surgery and ...

Spina Bifida Awareness Month is a reminder of the strides in medical research and treatment that offer hope to families.

The following is a summary of “Gestational Age at Birth Varies by Surgical Technique in Prenatal Open Spina Bifida Repair: A ...

Spina bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect that is associated with life. Each year approximately 1,400 babies born in the United States have spina bifida, according to the U.S.

The Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA ... Occupational Therapist - The Occupational Therapist, through evaluation and treatment, provides patients with an opportunity to reach their maximum ...

Parel's Wadia Hospital in Mumbai introduced a fetal surgery center for open spina bifida, allowing surgery between the 20th and 26th weeks of pregnancy. This procedure aims to repair spinal ...

It can range from being mild to causing serious disabilities. Early treatment for spina bifida involves surgery when necessary. Stay current - Follow FMT on WhatsApp, Google news and Telegram ...