Teratogens

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Are antihypertensives teratogenic?

theheart.org — “One of the largest case-control studies of its kind has found that medication for high blood pressure used during pregnancy might increase the risk of congenital heart defects. But the researchers urge caution in interpreting their findings, noting that further research is needed to confirm or refute the results.View full resource at theheart.org

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heartwire: Antihypertensive use in pregnancy: No clear-cut answer on risk of congenital heart defects http://bit.ly/tFlBf

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ACE inhibitor/ARBs still used in pregnancy despite teratogenicity

theheart.org — “New research from the UK has found that doctors are still prescribing ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers in women of child-bearing age, despite evidence that they are teratogenic. Reasons include a lack of awareness of the issue among GPs and obstetricians and ambiguity in hypertension guidelines, says the researcher.View full resource at theheart.org

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ACE inhibitor/ARBs still used in pregnancy despite teratogenicity: New research from the UK has found that d... http://bit.ly/9aZsx8 #ACC10

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Accutane is teratogenic, not mutagenic ~ Risks of Birth Defects from Accutane Even After Years Later?

realself.com — “Answer from Mary Lupo, MD: This is an important difference. Accutane, like many drugs, can cause birth defects if you take them DURING THE PREGNANCY. This...View full resource at realself.com

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Teratogenic | GreenMedInfo | Adverse Pharmacological Action | Natural Medicine | Alternative Medicine | Integrative Medicine

greenmedinfo.com — “GreenMedInfo contains 44 articles on Teratogenic chemicals such as Coffee, Caffeine, and WheatView full resource at greenmedinfo.com

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Medication safety during pregnancy - Clinicians need to be familiar with available data on the teratogenicity of newer medications to effectively counsel patients - ModernMedicine

modernmedicine.com — “Nearly half of women 18 to 44 years old use prescription drugs. Therefore clinicians must be prepared to counsel these patients regarding medication use during conception and pregnancy.View full resource at modernmedicine.com

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Medication safety in pregnancy, important discussion to have with your HCP http://fb.me/t0N0CbgN

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The Teratogenic Potencies of Valproic Acid Derivatives and Their Effects on Biological Endpoints are Related to Changes in HDAC and Erk1/2 Activities - Gotfryd - Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology - Wiley Online Library

onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “The Teratogenic Potencies of Valproic Acid Derivatives and Their Effects on Biological Endpoints are Related to Changes in HDAC and Erk1/2 Activities - Gotfryd - Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology - Wiley Online LibraryView full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Top Ways Moms Can Pamper Themselves On Mother's Day

medicalnewstoday.com — “According to the California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line, a statewide non-profit that educates women about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding, aView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Ulnar Clubhand: eMedicine Orthopedic Surgery

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Ulnar clubhand is much less common than radial clubhand and is more appropriately referred to as ulnar deficiencies of the forearm. Most cases are sporadic in occurrence, although genetic syndromes are associated with ulnar dysplasia.1 ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Ulnar Clubhand: Teratogenic insults shown to induce ulnar deficiencies earlier in gestation than radial deficiencies. http://bit.ly/9iM4Y7

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HCPLive | The preeminent online destination for tools, techniques, and information for healthcare professionals | Blogs | The Nerve Center | New Antiepileptic Drugs: A Bit of Bad News

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New Antiepileptic Drugs: A Bit of Bad News - The new generation of AEDs is not perfect. Is anyone surprised by this? http://bit.ly/cJYfy9

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A Drug's Likelihood Of Causing Birth Defects Predicted By Model

medicalnewstoday.com — “When pregnant women need medications, there is often concern about possible effects on the fetus. Although some drugs are clearly recognized to cause birth defects (thalidomide being a notorious eView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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A Drug's Likelihood Of Causing Birth Defects Predicted By Model When pregnant women need medications, there is often co.. http://dld.bz/Ewvx

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UCSD Experts To Raise Awareness Of Meningitis Prevention

medicalnewstoday.com — “The California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line, a state-wide non-profit organization based at the University of California, San Diego with affiliates acrossView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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UCSD Experts To Raise Awareness Of Meningitis Prevention http://mnt.to/3TWV #pediatrics

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Drinking While Pregnant: Safe in Moderation? - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “A controversial study published Tuesday in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health is the latest to suggest that not all drinking is equal during pregnancy -- and a light consumption of alcohol may not be harmful to the baby's physical, emotional and cognitive development. But some doctors disagree -- and they believe a headline like this one could be dangerous and damaging.View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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SeattleMamaDoc WendySueSwanson MD Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician

I'm w Dr Ari Brown on this: http://bit.ly/91rAXN Pediatricians just can't condone known teratogen (alcohol) during #pregnancy. @baby411

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UCSD Experts to Raise Awareness of Meningitis Prevention

newswise.com — “The California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line, a state-wide non-profit organization based at the University of California, San Diego with affiliates across North America, will join in the effort to raise awareness of meningitis prevention by helping to launch a new study that will assess safety of the meningitis vaccine in pregnancy.View full resource at newswise.com

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UCSD Experts to Raise Awareness of Meningitis Prevention

newswise.com — “The California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line, a state-wide non-profit organization based at the University of California, San Diego with affiliates across North America, will join in the effort to raise awareness of meningitis prevention by helping to launch a new study that will assess safety of the meningitis vaccine in pregnancy.View full resource at newswise.com

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Paternal Exposures May Damage Sperm

newswise.com — “According to the California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line, more studies are needed to evaluate men and the potential effect of illnesses, medications and lifestyle habits on fertility and pregnancy. For couples suffering fertility problems, the issue is linked to the potential father approximately 50 percent of the time. In close to a quarter of these cases, a specific cause is unknown.View full resource at newswise.com

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