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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Giving stem cells in utero to babies with spina bifida boosts quality of life, trial finds

Stem cells from placenta applied during in utero spina bifida surgery improved mobility and reversed brain abnormalities in all six trial babies without adverse effects.
Public health
fromIndependent
7 months ago

'It was meant to help my epilepsy but it destroyed my family' - parents hope long-awaited inquiry will finally provide answers

More than 1,000 children have serious birth defects due to sodium valproate prescribed to pregnant women.
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