The mildest forms of spina bifida may need no treatment. The main treatment for more serious types is surgery. Additional treatments and support may be used to manage complications and improve a ...

In spina bifida occulta, symptoms may be barely noticeable. Surgery and other treatment options can improve the quality of life for a person with severe symptoms. This article will look at the ...

Multiple babies have been born after receiving the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining surgery with stem cells. This was made possible by a landmark clinical trial at UC Davis Health.

This article takes a closer look at spina bifida occulta, including when it’s typically diagnosed, symptoms, and treatment. Healthcare professionals often diagnose spina bifida during the mid ...

This early diagnosis allows parents and healthcare providers to prepare for the child's arrival and plan for early intervention, particularly in severe cases of Spina bifida. Treatment for this ...

The new study, published this week in Nature, reveals critical insights into how this condition develops and opens the door for potential future treatments. Spina bifida, or meningomyelocele ...

Spina Bifida Awareness Month is a reminder of the strides in medical research and treatment that offer hope to families.

It is the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells. “When we found out about it, we were super hopeful,” Lindsey said. “Jared made a phone call ...

New insights into spina bifida's origins The study made a bold assertion, considering that new DNA mutations, not present in mother or father, contribute to the cause. Testing this assertion ...

SACRAMENTO — A landmark clinical trial is underway at UC Davis Health: the world's first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells. A child taking their first steps marks a ...

The new study, published in Nature, reveals critical insights into how this condition develops and opens the door for potential future treatments. Spina bifida, or meningomyelocele, occurs when ...