New Neural Tube Defects Research from Comenius University Described (Preconceptional and Periconceptional Folic Acid Supplementation in the Visegrad Group Countries for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects).

The article discusses new research on neural tube defects, which are malformations of the central nervous system and a common cause of congenital morbidity and mortality. The study emphasizes the importance of folic acid supplementation, particularly during preconceptional and periconceptional periods, in reducing the incidence of neural tube defects by nearly 80%. The research highlights the need for comprehensive approaches, including tailored counseling and national-level policies, to address neural tube defects in the Visegrad Group countries. [Extracted from the article]