Articles of Potential Interest
January 2007*

Arkkola T, Uusitalo U, Pietikainen M, Metsala J, Kronberg-Kippila C, Erkkola M, Veijola R, Knip M, Virtanen SM, Ovaskainen ML. 2006. Dietary intake and use of dietary supplements in relation to demographic variables among pregnant Finnish women. Br J Nutr 96(5):913-920. Abstract

Bernheim N, Georges M, Malevez C, De Mey A, Mansbach A. 2006. Embryology and epidemiology of cleft lip and palate. B-ENT (S4):11-19. Abstract

Canfield MA, Ramadhani TA, Langlois PH, Waller DK. 2006. Residential mobility patterns and exposure misclassification in epidemiologic studies of birth defects. J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol 16(6):538-543. Abstract

Fagerlund A, Heikkinen S, Autti-Ramo I, Korkman M, Timonen M, Kuusi T, Riley EP, Lundbom N. 2006. Brain metabolic alterations in adolescents and young adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 30(12):2097-2104. Abstract

Ghassibe M, Bayet B, Revencu N, Desmyter L, Verellen-Dumoulin C, Gillerot Y, Deggouj N, Vanwijck R, Vikkula M. 2006. Orofacial clefting: Update on the role of genetics. B-ENT (S4):20-24. Abstract

Glenville M. 2006. Nutritional supplements in pregnancy: commercial push or evidence based? Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 18(6):642-647. Abstract

Hatami M, Khatamee MA, Matin M, Valaei N. 2007. Anencephaly and pregnancy outcome in Iran. Gynecol Obstet Invest 63(1):49-52. Abstract

Kalberg WO, Provost B, Tollison SJ, Tabachnick BG, Robinson LK, Hoyme HE, Trujillo PM, Buckley D, Aragon AS, May PA. 2006. Comparison of motor delays in young children with fetal alcohol syndrome to those with prenatal alcohol exposure and with no prenatal alcohol exposure. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 30(12):2037-2045. Abstract

Khoshnood B, De Vigan C, Vocovar V, Breart G, Goffinet F, Blondel B. 2006. Advances in medical technology and creation of disparities: the case of Down syndrome. Am J Public Health 96(12):2139-2144. Abstract

Kwok RK, Kaufmann RB, Jakariya M. 2006. Arsenic in drinking-water and reproductive health outcomes: A study of participants in the Bangladesh integrated nutrition programme. J Health Popul Nutr 24(2):190-205. Abstract

McKenna L, McIntyre M. 2006. What over-the-counter preparations are pregnant women taking? A literature review. J Adv Nurs 56(6):636-645. Abstract

Nikkila A, Rydhstrom H, Kallen B. 2006. The incidence of spina bifida in Sweden 1973-2003: the effect of prenatal diagnosis. Eur J Public Health 16(6):660-662. Abstract

Nilsen RM, Vollset SE, Gjessing HK, Magnus P, Meltzer HM, Haugen M, Ueland PM. 2006. Patterns and predictors of folic acid supplement use among pregnant women: the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. Am J Clin Nutr 84(5):1134-1141. Abstract

Skari H, Malt UF, Bjornland K, Egeland T, Haugen G, Skreden M, Bjork MD, Ostensen AB, Emblem R. 2006. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital malformations and parental psychological distress - a prospective longitudinal cohort study. Prenat Diagn 26(11):1001-1009. Abstract

van Beynum IM, Kouwenberg M, Kapusta L, den Heijer M, van der Linden IJM, Daniels O, Blom HJ. 2006. MTRR 66A > G polymorphism in relation to congenital heart defects. Clin Chem Lab Med 44(11):1317-1323. Abstract

van der Veen FJC, van Hagen JM, Berkhof J, Griot JPWD. 2006. Regional underreporting of associated congenital anomalies in cleft patients in the Netherlands. Cleft Palate Craniofac J 43(6):710-714. Abstract

Zhou QJ, Shi B, Shi ZD, Zheng Q, Wang Y. 2006. Survey of the patients with cleft lip and palate in China who were funded for surgery by the Smile Train Program from 2000 to 2002. Chin Med J 119(20):1695-1700. Abstract

*This list was compiled from searches of articles published in December 2006. This list does not include articles published in the NBDPN Annual Report. Questions or comments about this list may be sent to webmaster@nbdpn.org.