This condition is the most serious form of spina bifida, a set of congenital defects in the nervous system that require surgery and cause lifelong disability. In 1980, pediatrician Richard ...

Spina bifida, called myelomeningocele, occurs when spinal tissue fails to fuse properly during the early stages of pregnancy.

This form can lead to serious problems like structural brain defects, trouble moving normally, and lifelong developmental delays. The boy’s form of spina bifida fell somewhere in the middle ...

BBC hit series Call the Midwife saw Baby June's parents leave her behind after she was born with a serious condition, leading ...

If left untreated, it can cause permanent brain damage, even kill ... For instance, children who are born with spina bifida, a defect in which the spinal cord does not fully form at birth ...

May 8, 2024 — Spina bifida is the most common structural disorder of the human nervous system. The causes are largely unknown, but a new study points to a link involving a chromosomal ...

The NHS website saw more than 18,000 hits in an hour on its spina bifida pages following Sunday night’s episode of Call the Midwife. Spina bifida is a rare condition that occurs when a baby’s spine ...