It has been estimated that 60–70% of neural tube defects (NTDs) have a genetic component,
but few causative genes have been identified. The lack of information on genes associated …

Neural tube defects (NTDs) remain among the most common types of congenital anomalies,
although prevalence rates at birth of these defects … of the descriptive epidemiology of NTDs …

… Neural tube defects (NTD) are the most common congenital malformations affecting the brain
… China-US collaborative project for neural tube defect prevention N Engl J Med. 1999;341:…

… Neural tube defects (NTDs) are severe congenital … Neural tube defects develop when the
neurulation process is disturbed. In neurulation, the neural plate transforms into a neural tube. …

… We adapted the search terms to each database and included keywords for neural tube
defects, congenital anomalies, epidemiology, registries, and hospitals. We also identified …

… Overview of interventions for and outcomes of neural tube defect–affected pregnancies.
Adapted from Blencowe, et al.28 Including maximizing the control and appropriate medications …

… of neural tube defects and all their subtypes as well as to identify the epidemiological … births
as well as from 6217 cases of neural tube defects, 1,600 cases of anencephaly, 2,029 cases …

… to metals and neural tube defect. Step 2: Metals leads to neural tube defect and fetal death…
Step 3: The unknown or unaccounted for factor leads to fetal death and neural tube defect. …

… Neural tube defects (NTDs) are major structural birth defects affecting the central nervous
system. They are one of the most common forms of birth defects, affecting fetuses and …

… Epidemiologic studies have revealed that folic acid supplements and/or a vitamin-B
taken before conception and continued for at least 3 months during pregnancy reduce the …