Spina bifida, literally translated from Latin to “split spine” is a neural tube birth defect that is characterized by incomplete closure of the spinal cord. It can lead to symptoms such as loss of ...

Spina bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States today. It is a structural birth defect that is formed as a result of incomplete closure in the vertebra of the ...

In a heartwarming viral TikTok video, a newborn from Wales is seen posing for his newborn photo session in the most adorable way—but what sets him apart from typical newborns is his spina bifida ...

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IOWA CITY - When Iowa City High senior Megan Bywater was 1 1/2 years old, she achieved mobility no one expected. With the help of braces and crutches, she walked for the first time. Since that day, ...

Question #1 My boyfriend and I have Spina Bifida. I was wondering, given the hereditary nature of spina bifida, what might be the chances of passing on the diagnosis if we ever have children? Also, my ...

Here’s a surprising statistic: As many as 40 percent of all Americans may have spina bifida occulta, an opening in one or more of the vertebrae, or bones, of the spinal column. However, because many ...

Spina Bifida is a developmental anomaly characterized by defective closure of the bony encasement of the spinal cord through which the spinal cord and meninges may or may not protrude. If the anomaly ...

Eloise Simpson was diagnosed with spina bifida while still in the womb. An elementary school teacher in Kentucky is going viral after he helped a fourth grader in a wheelchair attend her school's ...

Spina bifida is a relatively common birth defect, affecting about 1,500 to 2,000 babies born in the US each year and around 700 in the UK annually. Babies born with spina bifida have improperly formed ...