The sex ratio in spina bifida.

Spina bifida and the sex ratio.

A note on the sex ratio in anencephalus.

While exploring the association of the sex ratio of stillbirths with cause and duration of gestation, McKeown and Lowe (1951) noted that for anencephalus sex ratio increased with duration of gestation. No explanation was offered for this observation, which is here considered briefly. In Birmingham, during the years 1940-51, 454 stillbirths and 28 infant deaths were attributed to anencephalus (4...

Comparison of Health-Related Quality of Life in Mothers of Children with Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy

Background Spina bifida (SB) is the most common abnormalities in neural tube defects in Iran. The aim of this study was to assess health-related quality of life in mothers of children with spina bifida and to compare their quality of life with mothers of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Materials and Methods Two-hundred and three mothers were recruited using the convenience sampling strategy...

Prophylactic Effects of Levamisole and Vitamin E on Phenobarbital-induced Cleft Palate and Spina Bifida in Rat Embryos

There are many reports that show the teratogenic effects of phenobarbital can be decreased by stimulation of maternal immune system. Therefore, in this study, the prophylactic effects of levamisole and vitamin E on teratogenic effects of phenobarbital were compared. This study was performed on 20 pregnant rats that were divided into four groups. Control group received normal saline and test gro...

Spatial knowledge of children with spina bifida in a virtual large-scale space.

The spatial knowledge of 18 children with spina bifida and 18 healthy control children (matched according to sex, age, and verbal IQ) was investigated in a computer-simulated environment. All children had to learn a route through a virtual floor system containing 18 landmarks. Controlling for cognitive abilities, the results revealed that children with spina bifida showed impaired route knowled...