There are a number of potential serious symptoms of Cloacal Extrophy. This rare condition could result in a portion of the large intestine lying outside the body. Boys with Cloacal Extrophy have an exposed inner surface of the urethra on top of their penis. Girls may have two vaginal openings and a split clitoris. Cloacal [...]

There are many possible symptoms that someone with autism may suffer from. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) covers classical autism, Rett syndrome, Asperger syndrome, atypical autism and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. Because of advancements made by medical professionals, there are now ways to help children who suffer with ASD to have an increased ability to socialize and [...]

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated safety communication that warned consumers and healthcare providers of the dangers that have been associated with the surgical mesh placement of mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Despite serious side effects that have been linked with the use [...]

In July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated safety communication that warned patients and healthcare providers alike of the dangers linked to the surgical placement of mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP). In certain surgeries, surgical mesh is permanently implanted to reinforce a patient’s vaginal wall to fix POP. This [...]

In July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated safety communication warning consumers, physicians, and other healthcare providers of the hazards related to the surgical placement of mesh to repair pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Though the mesh has not yet been recalled by the agency, severe side [...]

Blindness is the loss of vision. This lack of visual perception may be caused by physiological or neurological factors. Blindness may result from genetic defects, poisoning or serious diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma. Recent studies have also connected prescription drug use by mothers to babies born with blindness. One drug that has been specifically [...]

From January 1, 2008, through December 31, 2010, the FDA received 2,874 reports of complications associated with transvaginal mesh implant devices used to repair pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.

Dandy Walker Malformation is a birth defect that affects the way the brain forms. This serious birth defect affects the back of the brain, which controls movement. There are three physical effects that Dandy Walker Malformation can have on the brain: there may be an absence of the part of the brain between cerebellar hemispheres. [...]

In early July of this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated safety communication that warned both healthcare providers and patients of the dangers related to the surgical placement of mesh to fix pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

Babies born with Down syndrome have 47 chromosomes instead of 46. Down syndrome is the most common cause of birth defects. Babies born with Down syndrome suffer from physical impairments, deformities and decreased mental abilities. This serious condition is often linked to other birth defects as well like heart defects, dementia, hearing issues, cataracts and [...]