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| | The Beggs Lab - The Congenital Myopathies |
 | | The congenital myopathies are similar in nature as they all cause low muscle tone and weakness. | | | Although the congenital myopathies are often clinically similar, there is a wide spectrum of variability within each. | | | Individuals who have a congenital myopathy often have slowly or non-progressive muscular disorders characterized by hypotonia (low muscle tone) and muscle weakness. |
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http://www.chb-genomics.org/research/beggs/tcm.html
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| | Congenital heart disease |
| | One of the most important factors in determining the outcome of a baby born with a congenital heart disease is whether the defect was found and followed during the pregnancy. | | | There has been significant improvement in the risk of death from congenital heart disease surgery, from approximately 30% in the 1960s and 1970s to approximately 5% today. | | | If the mother is not immune she must avoid any possible exposure to rubella and should be immunized immediately following delivery. |
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http://www.shands.org/health/information/article/001114.htm
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| | Congenital Torticollis (Twisted Neck) |
| | Congenital means that the condition is present at birth. | | | It is caused by a tight muscle on one side of the head that pulls the head (ear) down toward one shoulder as the chin tilts to the opposite side. | | | An infant who keeps his or her head tilted to one side may have a condition called congenital muscular torticollis. |
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http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=259&topcategory=Neck
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| | Preventing Congenital Toxoplasmosis |
| | Congenital toxoplasmosis: clinical, laboratory, and therapeutic considerations, with special reference to subclinical disease. | | | All infants born in the catchment area of this program are tested for evidence of congenital toxoplasmosis; infected infants undergo clinical evaluation and treatment for 1 year. | | | The European Research Network on Congenital Toxoplasmosis was established in 1993 and has sponsored several studies regarding public health interventions for congenital toxoplasmosis. |
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http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4902a5.htm
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| | Structural Congenital Heart Disease |
| | Congenital heart disease is treated with drugs and/or surgery. | | | The likelihood of having a child with a congenital heart disease increases if the mother or father, another child, or another relative had congenital heart disease. | | | Surgical procedures seek to repair the defect as much as possible and improve the flow of blood and oxygen to the body. |
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http://www.hmc.psu.edu/childrens/healthinfo/s/schd.htm
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| | Congenital Heart Disease |
| | The Program is a vital resource for patients with both newly diagnosed congenital heart disease and those who had cardiac surgery earlier in life. | | | The director of interventional cardiac catheterization, Dr. William Hellenbrand, has extensive experience in the use of the ASD closure device, stents for pulmonary artery stenosis and coarctation of the aorta, balloon valvuloplasty, and coil embolization of pulmonary AV fistula, aortic collaterals and patent ductus arteriosus. | | | Successful cardiac surgery in infants and children during the 1960s and 1970s has resulted in a rapidly growing population of adults with congenital heart disease. |
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http://hora.cpmc.columbia.edu/dept/congenitalheart
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| | National Congenital CMV Disease Registry |
| | Because a child with congenital CMV infection has special needs, his or her development should be followed carefully, at least on an annual basis. | | | A diagnostic Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) evaluation should be done yearly during infancy and behavioral audiograms should be conducted on a routine basis thereafter. | | | The goals of the Registry generally have been to watch for disease patterns over time, to identify characteristics that may increase a mother's risk of delivering an infant with congenital CMV, and to provide the groundwork for future intervention programs and collaborative research. |
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http://www.bcm.edu/pedi/infect/cmv/cu1-1-95.htm
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| | eMedicine - Ptosis, Congenital : Article by Donny W Suh, MD, FAAP |
| | Not all patients with congenital ptosis need surgical intervention; however, these patients need to be closely monitored for the possible development of deprivational amblyopia. | | | Mortality/Morbidity: If congenital ptosis obscures any part of the pediatric patient's visual field, surgery must be performed to correct the problem early in life. | | | Since amblyopia may not be reversed after age 7-10 years, appropriate and timely medical and surgical treatment of congenital ptosis is critical to preserve the child's vision. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic345.htm
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| | Congenital Heart Disease in Children and Adults, The Cleveland Clinic |
| | All pediatric heart surgeons who treat congenital defects are board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery or have the international equivalent. | | | Surgeons in the Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Diseases also have many years of experience and have performed hundreds of open heart surgeries to correct congenital heart problems. | | | The Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Diseases offers a state-of-the-art catheterization lab dedicated exclusively to our pediatric and congenital heart patients. |
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http://www.clevelandclinic.org/quality/guides/heartDisease.htm
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| | [Clinical Preventive Services] Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism |
| | Evaluation of l-thyroxine replacement therapy in children with congenital hypothyroidism. | | | Bodegard G, Fyro K, Larsson A. Psychological reactions in 102 families with a newborn who has a falsely positive screening test for congenital hypothyroidism. | | | Fyro K, Bodegard G. Four-year follow-up of psychological reactions to false positive screening tests for congenital hypothyroidism. |
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http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/gcps/gcps0055.html
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| | The Congenital Anosmia Pages |
| | Congenital anosmia is generally recognized as untreatable, though again, the DC clinic has had some apparent success. | | | Anosmia is the absence of the sense of smell. | | | I have congenital anosmia and learning of all the others in the world that do, as well, gives me a sense of comfort. |
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http://www.maxuk.net/nose.html
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| | Congenital malformation definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | The parents of children with congenital malformations are encouraged to discuss the specifics of the effects of the defect on their child's current condition with their child's doctor. | | | Congenital malformations can involve many different organs including the brain, heart, lungs, liver, bones, and intestinal tract. | | | How a particular congenital malformation affects a child varies. |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2820
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| | NONCARDIAC DEFECTS IN CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE: 14(3) |
| | Therefore, the 25% incidence in the present study may well be a reflection of both a relatively high general incidence and a clustering effect. | | | The results of this study confirm the well-recognized association between trisomy-21 and cardiac malformation, and emphasize the need to search for such defects in any child with Down phenotype, and suggest that there is a relatively high incidence of serious NCD in children with congenital heart disease. | | | Gupta B. Incidence of congenital malformations in Nigerian children. |
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http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/143/93010.html
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| | Medical References: Congenital Heart Defects |
| | A condition is called congenital when it is present at birth. | | | The heart is a muscle that pumps blood to the body. | | | Thirty-year incidence of infective endocarditis after surgery for congenital heart defect. |
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http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1212.asp
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| | National Congenital CMV Disease Registry |
| | Because a child with congenital CMV infection may have special needs, her or his growth and development should be followed carefully. | | | The staff includes Carol Griesser, R.N. We wish to thank the parents, teachers, doctors, therapists and medical personnel who work with children and infants with congenital CMV disease. | | | CMV can be transmitted to the unborn child of a mother with a primary or a recurrent CMV infection. |
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http://www.bcm.edu/pedi/infect/cmv/cmvbroch.htm
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| | From The Cleveland Clinic: Congenital Heart Disease |
| | Those with congenital heart disease are at risk for getting endocarditis, even if the heart was repaired or replaced through surgery. | | | Others can be treated with medications, procedures or surgery. | | | Most defects will require surgery or an interventional procedure to repair the problem. |
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http://my.webmd.com/content/pages/9/1675_57849
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| | February 14 declared Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day |
| | Organizers also say they hope that Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day will build support for increased funding for research efforts and educational services for patients and their families. | | | University of Iowa Health Care describes the partnership between the UI College of Medicine and the UI Hospitals and Clinics and the patient care, medical education and research programs and services they provide. | | | "It also helps families realize that they are not the only family that is affected by congenital heart disease, and learn where they can turn for support." |
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http://www.uiowa.edu/~ournews/2001/february/0213congenital-heart.html
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| | Congenital disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The usage overlaps, but also involves a value judgement as to the harmfulness of the condition. | | | Many affect the structure of body parts but some simply affect the function. | | | A congenital disorder is a medical condition that is present at birth. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital
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| | Open Directory - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Cardiovascular Disorders: Heart Disease: Congenital |
| | Minimal Invasive Congenital Heart Surgery - An article about treating birth defects of the heart using this techniques. | | | International Society for Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease - The site offers resources for doctors and other health-care professionals in the field of ACHD and for ACHD patients. | | | Palliative Operations - The early staged operations for patients with this congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot, that lead up to the final correction surgery. |
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http://dmoz.org/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Cardiovascular_Disorders/Heart_Disease/Congenital
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| | American Family Physician: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Not Really a Zebra |
| | Recognition of the problem and timely replacement therapy can reduce morbidity and enhance quality of life in patients that are affected by congenital adrenal hyperplasia. | | | Diagnosis of congenital adrenal hyerplasia in fetuses that are at risk for congenital adrenal hyperplasia can be determined using human leukocyte antigen haplotype or by demonstration of excess cortisol precursors in amniotic fluid. | | | In patients who have few or no symptoms of mild congenital hyperplasia, the risks of treatment may outweigh the benefits. |
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http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3225/is_5_59/ai_54952074
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| | Congenital CMV |
| | Infants with intracranial calcifications are more likely to experience cognitive and audiologic deficits later in life than those infants who do not have detectable abnormalities, but their functional outcome varies widely, and further studies are needed to determine if the pattern or density of the calcifications are predictive of outcome. | | | Approximately half of the infants with symptomatic and 15% of infants with asymptomatic congenital CMV infection will have an associated hearing loss. | | | The treatment of newborns with asymptomatic congenital infection currently is not indicated, even though these infants are at some risk for hearing loss, because of the side effects of therapy with currently available antiviral agents. |
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http://home.coqui.net/myrna/cmv.htm
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| | Congenital heart defects: When your baby's born with a heart malformation - MayoClinic.com |
| | If you already have a child with a congenital heart defect, a genetic counselor can predict the approximate odds that your next child will have one. | | | If some activities do pose special dangers, encourage your child in other pursuits instead of focusing on what he or she can't do. | | | Medications that increase risk include the acne drug isotretinoin (Accutane) and lithium (Eskalith), which is used to treat bipolar disorder, a condition that causes intense mood swings. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=CC9B7E0B-AEF6-4078-95AED949F4926BDA&locID=
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| | Congenital Disorders and Diseases of Dogs |
| | Liver shunts are a congenital problem in some dogs. | | | I can remember hearing of one sheltie that was 6 years of age (or possibly older) before a congenital liver shunt was recognized, so some dogs can live a long time with this problem. | | | Despite this, it is probably not a good idea to breed a relative of a dog with this problem. |
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http://www.vetinfo.com/dinherit.html
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| | Congenital Weakness |
| | Congenital MD with CNS atrophy and Absent large myelinated peripheral nerve axons | | | Congenital FSH often presents with no clearly affected parent | | | Highest levels in heart, brain and skeletal muscle |
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http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromuscular/syncm.html
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| | Congenital Myopathies |
| | However, one type of congenital myopothy, muscular dystrophy (MD), is a much more serious condition. | | | Some congenital myopothies can also cause the muscle weakness in face along with drooping upper eyelids; long, narrow face; high-arched palate; jaw projecting beyond upper part of face; muscle stiffness; decreased or absent reflexes and periodic paralysis. | | | A doctor may prescribe medications to treat various symptoms of congenital myopothies, but the drugs will not affect the underlying disease, and attacks of muscle weakness and other symptoms may still occur. |
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http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/c/congenitalmyopathies.htm
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| | MedlinePlus: Congenital Heart Disease |
| | Congenital Heart Disease and Your Baby: How to Care for Your Baby (American Academy of Family Physicians) | | | Feeding Your Infant with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) (American Heart Association) | | | Atrial Septal Defects: Surgical and Transcatheter Management (Congenital Heart Information Network) |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/congenitalheartdisease.html
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| | Congenital Limb Defects |
| | Conditions affecting the baby in the uterus during development. | | | Your child's age, overall health, and medical history. | | | Congenital limb defects may also be associated with other bone conditions or syndromes. |
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http://www.chw.org/display/router.asp?DocID=2566
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| | The Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association - GUCH |
| | Children born with heart disease, who once would not have survived, now reach adolescence and adulthood as a result of advances in cardiac surgery and medicine. | | | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | The Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association (GUCH) is a UK charity, founded in 1993 to provide information and support for young people and adults who were born with a heart condition, and their families. |
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http://www.guch.org.uk
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| | ISACCD - Home page |
| | The Society is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and training in medical disciplines pertinent to congenital heart disease in adults. | | | The International Society for Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease seeks to promote, maintain and pursue excellence in the care of adolescents and adults with congenital cardiac disease. | | | This site was made possible by generous grants from |
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http://www.isaccd.org
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| | Pediatricheartsurgery.com |
| | This site was designed to provide patients, families and clinicians with the latest information on surgical outcomes and techniques in congenital heart disease. | | | E-mail: Jeff White with questions or comments about this web site. |
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http://www.pediatricheartsurgery.com
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| | Congenital Syphilis |
| | There is a need to raise awareness that antenatal care is important not only for the mother's health but also for the wellbeing of the baby. | | | Congenital syphilis causes fetal or perinatal death in 40% of the infants affected. | | | Second, state health departments should mantain a central registry of patients... |
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http://ibis-birthdefects.org/start/syphilis.htm
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| | CHDQUILTHOME |
| | The Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Quilt Project was created to promote greater public awareness of Congenital Heart Defects (CHD), while honoring the strength, courage, and commitment of all those born with a CHD and their families. | | | The Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Quilts are a series of quilts honoring 42 individuals with CHD. | | | Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) are the number 1 birth defect and the leading cause of birth defect related death, yet there is very little public awareness of the 35 known diagnosis of CHD. |
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http://thechdquilt.homestead.com/CHDQUILTHOME.html
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| | iScoliosis.com - Glossary - C Terms |
| | A state of profound unconsciousness from which one cannot be roused. | | | Normal-statured individuals with congenital variance in vertebral structure leading to a narrow canal. | | | Congenital tumor arising from the embryonic duct between the brain and pharynx. |
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http://www.iscoliosis.com/c.html
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| | Dr. Koop - Leber's Congenital Amaurosis- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | Standard procedures such as genetic counseling and services that benefit the sight-impaired can be helpful. | | | Anomalies of brain stem may be associated with Joubert syndrome. | | | One kind of Leber's amaurosis results in complete blindness, but with a second kind the pathology does not progress and the patient has slight vision. |
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http://www.drkoop.com/encyclopedia/43/468.html
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| | August story page |
| | Especially if a baby with a congenital heart defect grows up to have a baby of her own. | | | For further information on congenital heart disease, treatment and services at Mayo Clinic go to: | | | Treatment of Adult Congenital Heart Disease at Mayo Clinic |
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http://www.medicaledge.org/2004august.html
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| | CHD and Pediatric Cardiology - index |
| | Section objectives include fulfilling training needs for those working with children and adults with congenital heart disease, advocating for access to care for adult patients, and ensuring that our members have a voice at all levels of the ACC governance structure. | | | I am writing all medical and surgical congenital heart specialists, pediatric cardiologists and their non-physician associates to let you know about an exciting opportunity for the congenital heart disease community. | | | A member Section will provide a framework for us to work together to achieve objectives of high interest to our community but which may not be a priority for the ACC membership as a whole. |
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http://www.acc.org/community/pediatric/index_ped.htm
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| | CHILDRENS HEART SOCIETY, EDMONTON AB |
| | We are joined by others who have chosen to provide support to our families: professionals who work in the medical field and others who have a strong commitment to volunteer wherever they can to build a stronger community. | | | Children’s Heart Society is a charitable organization, made up of parents and extended families of children who have acquired or congenital heart disease. | | | Would you like to join the Children’s Heart Society? |
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http://www.childrensheart.org
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| | Leber's congenital amaurosis (www.whonamedit.com) |
| | Many years later he distinguished this condition from Tay-Sachs disease and classic, undifferentiated retinitis pigmentosa. | | | Leber congenital amaurosis is amongst the most common of genetic eye disorders. | | | In his article of 1869 Leber used the term "retinitis pigmentosa with congenital amaurosis". |
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http://www.whonamedit.com/synd.cfm/1189.html
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| | Congenital Heart Defects .com |
| | We do not provide medical advice, but we do have information which can supplement what doctors and other professionals provide. | | | Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose any personal information. | | | This site is devoted to providing information to members of the world-wide congenital heart defect (CHD) community. |
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http://www.congenitalheartdefects.com
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| | Merriam-Webster Online |
| | 2 : being such by nature liar> | | | fear of snakes> c : acquired during development in the uterus and not through heredity syphilis> | | | 1 a : existing at or dating from birth deafness> b : constituting an essential characteristic : |
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http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?congenital
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| | PediHeart Website |
| | Join our mailing list: The Pediheart Organization Mailing List is open to parents, patients, and practitioners. | | | The list is moderated by specialists in congenital heart disease. | | | Content written and site maintained by HA Hennein, MD. |
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http://www.pediheart.org
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| | AllRefer Health - Congenital Cataract (Cataract - Congenital) |
| | AllRefer Health - Congenital Cataract (Cataract - Congenital) | | | You are here : AllRefer.com > Health > Diseases and Conditions > Congenital Cataract | | | Although many diseases and inherited disorders can lead to congenital cataracts, in most patients, no specific cause can be identified. |
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http://health.allrefer.com/health/congenital-cataract-info.html
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| | Congenital hypothyroidism - Genetics Home Reference |
| | Most cases of congenital hypothyroidism are sporadic and occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. | | | Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition that affects infants from birth (congenital) and results from a partial or complete loss of thyroid function (hypothyroidism). | | | You may also be interested in these resources, which are designed for healthcare professionals and researchers. |
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http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=congenitalhypothyroidism
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| | HeartPoint: Congenital Heart Disease |
| | The therapy of these disorders is sometimes quite complex, and should be discussed with your physician. | | | Congenital Heart Disease are defects present from birth and effect a little less than 1% of all children. | | | Persons with well described complex congenital abnormalities, such as Down’s syndrome and many others, have an increased incidence of certain types of congenital heart disease. |
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http://www.heartpoint.com/congheartdx.html
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