Dutch scientists have made strides towards uncovering more of the medical mystery that causes some twins to be born identical. Their discovery can help treat congenital disorders that identical twins are disproportionately afflicted with, such as spina bifida. Identical twins … [Read more...] about Scientists continue to unravel the medical mystery of identical twins
Spina bifida
Innovative surgery spares dozens of babies with spina bifida from paralysis
Spina bifida is a birth defect that prevents the spine and spinal cord from forming properly, and can eventually make the baby vulnerable to life-threatening health problems, including bladder and bowel dysfunction, as well as paralysis. The most common strategy to treat the … [Read more...] about Innovative surgery spares dozens of babies with spina bifida from paralysis