Neural tube defects (NTDs) are common birth defects and contribute to life-long disabilities,
high medical care costs, and perinatal and child mortality. This review is a primer on …

Background Maternal exposures to environmental hazards during pregnancy are key
determinants of birth outcomes that affect health, cognitive and economic status later in life …

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are the second most common congenital malformations of
humans, characterized by impaired development of the central nervous system. Even …

Background Neural tube defects (NTDs) are complex multifactorial disorders in the
neurulation of the brain and spinal cord that develop in humans between 21 and 28 days of …

Objective This study aims to estimate the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) and to
identify potential risk factors in the Ethiopian context. Study design Systematic review and …

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious congenital deformities of the nervous system that
occur owing to the failure of normal neural tube closures. Genetic and non-genetic factors …

Background. Neural tube defects are a type of congenital anomaly caused by an
abnormality in the development of the brain and spinal cord during embryogenesis. They …

Objective The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of neural tube defects (NTDs)
and to examine the epidemiological characteristics of NTD related deaths in Turkey …

Neural tube closure disorders, including anencephaly, spina bifida, and encephalocele,
cause neural tube defects (NTDs). This congenital disability remained not only a major …

Introduction Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious congenital anomalies of the central
nervous system caused by disruptions in early embryonic development. The prevalence is …