Teratology in the Twentieth Century: Congenital Malformations in Humans and How their Environmental Causes were EstablishedElsevier, 2003 M06 6 - 166 pages This book is an an up-to-date survey and summary of present knowledge and future expectations regarding the environmental causes of congenital malformations in human beings, beginning with the earliest discoveries of the 20th century up to the latest ideas and problems at its end, presents views and comments on the progress made over the century in understanding human prenatal maldevelopment. |
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... et al., 1964). In an expanded search, 42.9% of children not exposed prenatally to certain drugs had 1 or more of 104 unnamed physical features, designated minor malformations (Holmes et al., 1985). Other studies have similarly found ...
... et al., 1964). In an expanded search, 42.9% of children not exposed prenatally to certain drugs had 1 or more of 104 unnamed physical features, designated minor malformations (Holmes et al., 1985). Other studies have similarly found ...
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... et al., 1964; Leck et al., 1968). A frequent solution of this problem has been to list the combined malformations by what is taken to be the most serious of them. However, this ignores the situation in which appreciation of the entire ...
... et al., 1964; Leck et al., 1968). A frequent solution of this problem has been to list the combined malformations by what is taken to be the most serious of them. However, this ignores the situation in which appreciation of the entire ...
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... et al., 1979; Opitz and Gilbert, 1982; Spranger et al., 1982). Various patterns of abnormal morphological development were discussed, with emphasis on how such knowledge could clarify understanding of the causal and pathogenetic ...
... et al., 1979; Opitz and Gilbert, 1982; Spranger et al., 1982). Various patterns of abnormal morphological development were discussed, with emphasis on how such knowledge could clarify understanding of the causal and pathogenetic ...
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... et al., 1981; Shepard et al., 1988; Kalter, 1991; Shiota, 1993). The difficulties, virtually irresolvable, entailed in establishing with certainty the burden of malformations in spontaneous abortuses—which, aside from problems of ...
... et al., 1981; Shepard et al., 1988; Kalter, 1991; Shiota, 1993). The difficulties, virtually irresolvable, entailed in establishing with certainty the burden of malformations in spontaneous abortuses—which, aside from problems of ...
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... et al., 1984), but later as much as 45– 57%, the increase undoubtedly due to surged diagnosis (Spooner et al., 1988; Anon., 1994; Meberg et al., 1994). Indeed, it is likely that increases in the total frequency of cardiovascular ...
... et al., 1984), but later as much as 45– 57%, the increase undoubtedly due to surged diagnosis (Spooner et al., 1988; Anon., 1994; Meberg et al., 1994). Indeed, it is likely that increases in the total frequency of cardiovascular ...
Contents
CHAPTER 12 SURVEILLANCE OF CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS | 181 |
CHAPTER 13 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS | 182 |
CHAPTER 14 HUMAN DISEASE AS TERATOGEN | 185 |
CHAPTER 15 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS | 197 |
CHAPTER 16 DISEASE MEDICATION AND TERATOGENESIS | 210 |
CHAPTER 17 FOLIC ACID AND HUMAN MALFORMATIONS | 224 |
CHAPTER 18 ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION DURING PREGNANCY | 237 |
CHAPTER 19 THE ACCOMPLISHMENT AND THE EXPECTATION | 255 |
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CHAPTER 10 TESTING FOR TERATOGENICITY | 173 |
CHAPTER 11 TERATOLOGICAL DETOURS | 175 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 256 |
INDEX | 283 |
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