Neural tube defects remain a major problem in developing countries, but there are limited
comprehensive national reports to date in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the …

Abstract Background Neural tube defects (NTDs) are a group of disorders that arise from the
failure of the neural tube close between 21 and 28 days after conception. About 90% of …

Introduction Human embryo is well protected in the uterus by the embryonic membrane,
although teratogens may cause developmental disruptions after maternal exposure to them …

Background Neural tube defects are common congenital anomalies that result from early
malformation in the development of the spinal cord and brain. It is related to substantial …

Introduction: birth defects are the most serious causes of infant mortality and disability in sub-
Saharan African countries with variable magnitude. Hence, this study was aimed to …

Background Neural tube defects (NTDs) are complex multifactorial disorders in the
neurulation of the brain and spinal cord that develop in humans between 21 and 28 days of …

Objective To evaluate the pooled prevalence and identify risk factors of congenital
anomalies among neonates in Africa. Methods The pooled birth prevalence of congenital …

Introduction Neural tube defects affect the brain and the spinal cord of the developing
embryo. The defects occur due to incomplete or failure of closure of the neural tube. The …

Objective This study aims to estimate the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) and to
identify potential risk factors in the Ethiopian context. Study design Systematic review and …

Background Congenital malformations are structural, functional, and metabolic defects that
develop during the organogenesis period and present at birth or later in life. There has been …