Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. They occur during the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she's pregnant. The neural tube is the embryonic structure that eventually develops into the baby's brain and spinal cord and the tissues that enclose them. When this tube does not close completely, it results in neural tube defects.

The Ballard Score, also known as the Ballard Maturational Assessment, is a scoring system used to estimate the gestational age of a newborn baby, especially those born prematurely. The score combines physical and neuromuscular criteria to provide a comprehensive assessment of a newborn's maturity.

Trisomy is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome in the cells of the body. This condition can lead to various developmental and medical complications, depending on the specific chromosome involved and the severity of the trisomy.

Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, named after the British physician John Hilton Edwards, who first described the condition in 1960,  is a genetic condition characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome 18 in some or all of the body's cells.

Adams-Oliver Syndrome (AOS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by the combination of aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) and terminal transverse limb defects. Named after...

Prune Belly Syndrome (PBS), also known as Eagle-Barrett syndrome, is a rare congenital disorder characterized by a triad of abnormalities: deficient development of the...

Kawasaki disease is a rare condition that primarily affects children under the age of five. It is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels...

ITP or Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura as it is commonly called, is a condition characterized by low blood platelet counts. In order for the blood to...