Spina Bifida

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trumpet
gptkbp:advocacy gptkb:Spina_Bifida_Association
gptkb:March_of_Dimes
gptkbp:affects chronic pain
social challenges
learning disabilities
spinal cord
gptkbp:associated_with folic acid deficiency
gptkbp:can_cause gptkb:Chiari_malformation
gptkb:Figaro
gptkbp:can_detect amniocentesis
maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein test
gptkbp:can_lead_to physical disabilities
neurological issues
gptkbp:caused_by failure of the neural tube to close
gptkbp:diagnosis ultrasound
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spina Bifida
gptkbp:impact quality of life
gptkbp:is_common_in African populations
Asian populations
Caucasian populations
Hispanic populations
gptkbp:is_involved_in available for families
gptkbp:lifetime_care may be required
gptkbp:managed_by multidisciplinary team
gptkbp:occurs_in early pregnancy
gptkbp:prevalence 1 in 1,000 births
gptkbp:prevention taking folic acid supplements
gptkbp:public_awareness gptkb:October
gptkbp:rehabilitation_includes physical therapy
occupational therapy
speech therapy
gptkbp:research_focus environmental factors
genetic factors
gptkbp:risk_factor gptkb:diabetes
obesity
family history
gptkbp:symptoms loss of sensation
weakness in the legs
bladder and bowel problems
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:surgery
in utero surgery
postnatal surgery
shunt placement for hydrocephalus
gptkbp:type_of occulta
meningocele
myelomeningocele
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zion_Clark
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5