Teratological Testing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1979)

The study of birth defects has assumed an importance even greater now than in the past because mortality rates attributed to congenital anomalies have declined far less than those for other causes of death, such as infectious and nutritional diseases. It is estimated that as many as 50% of all pregnancies terminate as miscarriages. In the majority of cases this is the result of faulty development. Major congenital malformations are found in at least 2% of all liveborn infants, and 22% of all stillbirths and infant deaths are associated with severe congenital anomalies. Teratological studies of an experimental nature are neither ethical nor justifiable in humans. Numerous investigations have been carried out in laboratory animals and other experimental models in order to improve our understanding of abnormal intra-uterine development. In less than two decades the field of experimental teratology has advanced phenomenally. As a result of the wide range of information that is now accumulating, it has become possible to obtain an insight into the causes, mec.;hanisms and prevention of birth defects. However, considerable work will be needed before these problems can be resolved. The. contributions in this volume deal primarily with the areas of terato logical evaluation and the use of selected animal models for the study of con genital anomalies. It is not only a documentation of the latest experimental work, but it also indicates new and important areas for future research."

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Advances in the Study of Birth Defects, 2
Release date:	February 2012
First published:	1979
Editors:	T.V.N. Persaud
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	357
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1979
ISBN-13:	978-9401166539
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > General Promotions
LSN:	9401166536
Barcode:	9789401166539

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