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A special issue of the American Journal of Medical Genetics (Seminars in Medical Genetics) entitled "Public Health Approach to Birth Defects, Developmental Disabilities, and Genetic Conditions" was published on February 15, 2004, and contains several manuscripts with CDC authors. Click to view the articles (Please note you will be leaving this site.)

Risk of Bacterial Meningitis in Children with Cochlear Implants

CDC has been looking at a possible link between cochlear implants and meningitis. Click here to learn more.

Autism Information Center

CDC’s Web-based Autism Information Center was launched the first week of September. The information center focuses on the activities of federal and federally funded programs and the resources affected by these programs. The information center includes

• information about autism spectrum disorders;
• activities of CDC and other federal agencies;
• state activities funded by CDC;
• education, services, and research resources; and
• activities to help children use the Internet to learn more about autism spectrum disorders.

Public Health Grand Rounds on "Autism Among Us: Rising Concerns and the Public Health Response."

 

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NCBDDD authors published six research articles in a special May 2003 supplement of Pediatrics dedicated to maternal influences on child health

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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) promotes the health of babies, children, and adults, and enhances the potential for full, productive living.  Our work includes identifying the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities.