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valproic acid and Diaphragmatic Hernia

valproic acid has been researched along with Diaphragmatic Hernia in 1 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Spina Bifida, Congenital Heart Defects, Clefts, Diaphragmatic Hernia and Trisomy 18 were more frequent than expected among babies with maternal epilepsy."1.27Maternal epilepsy and birth defects: a case-control study in the Italian Multicentric Registry of Birth Defects (IPIMC). ( Bertollini, R; Mastroiacovo, P; Segni, G, 1985)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bertollini, R1
Mastroiacovo, P1
Segni, G1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Diaphragmatic Hernia

ArticleYear
Maternal epilepsy and birth defects: a case-control study in the Italian Multicentric Registry of Birth Defects (IPIMC).
    European journal of epidemiology, 1985, Volume: 1, Issue:1

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Anticonvulsants; Chromosome Aberrations; Chromosome Disorders; Chromoso

1985