Spina bifida is term used to identify a set of conditions that affect the development of the spinal cord and vertebrae. The three main types of spina bifida are myelomeningocele, lipomeningocele and ...

BBC hit series Call the Midwife saw Baby June's parents leave her behind after she was born with a serious condition, leading ...

Spina bifida, called myelomeningocele, occurs when spinal tissue fails to fuse properly during the early stages of pregnancy.

Surgical repairs of spina bifida may not ensure complete functions, neural improvement or recovery. We present this palliative report of an adult male in his early 40s with a medical history of ...

The NHS website saw more than 18,000 hits in an hour on its spina bifida pages following a recent episode of Call the Midwife. Spina bifida is a rare condition that occurs when a baby’s spine and ...

The NHS website saw more than 18,000 hits in an hour on its spina bifida pages following Sunday night’s episode of Call the Midwife. Spina bifida is a rare condition that occurs when a baby’s spine ...

takes some types of seizure medicines during pregnancy already has had a baby with spina bifida has diabetes Not getting enough of the vitamin folic acid early in pregnancy is linked to meningocele ...

takes some types of seizure medicines during pregnancy already has had a baby with spina bifida has diabetes Not getting enough of the vitamin folic acid early in pregnancy is linked to meningocele ...

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs early during pregnancy. It happens when part of the neural tube does not form properly, leaving a gap that can cause spinal cord and vertebrae ...

A protrusion such as a meningocele or myelomeningocele is clearly visible. Damage to the spinal cord or nerves from spina bifida cannot be reversed, but treatment can prevent further damage and help ...