In infants, the brain and spine are formed from the neural tube. Therefore, in case of any neural tube defects, it may result in poor brain development. It may be due to genetics or malnutrition from mother to fetus.
Spina Bifida - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Spina bifida is a neural tube defect. The Latin words directly translate to divided or split spine. Read the article below to learn more.
Folic Acid
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a water-soluble vitamin B9, crucial to integrate and repair DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic acid).
Perinatal Management for Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects (NTDs) are brain and spinal cord anomalies during development. Read on to learn about their management.
Neural Tube Defects - Prevalent Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Some infants have anomalies called neural tube defects that affect how their brains and spinal cords grow. Read the article below to learn more.
