Results 61 to 70 of about 7,899 (211)
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are spectrum of neurodevelopmental conditions associated with prenatal alcohol exposure. The FASD manifests mostly with facial dysmorphism, prenatal and postnatal growth retardation, and selected birth defects ...
Waldemar Bauer +10 more
doaj +1 more source
In Aotearoa New Zealand, the impact of alcohol harms and high prevalence rates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) have far reaching consequences, especially for those living with the lifelong disability, their whānau or families, and for those offering care, support and FASD‐informed services.
Anita Gibbs, Hamuera Tutaki
wiley +1 more source
Decoding neurodevelopment risks of exposures to intoxication, infection, and trauma during pregnancy
Abstract The maternal environment plays a pivotal role in fetal neurodevelopment, but adverse conditions during pregnancy may disrupt key developmental processes. Conditions such as intoxication, infection, or trauma during pregnancy have been associated with impaired fetal oxygenation, altered immune signaling, and disrupted placental function, which ...
Brenda E. Lujan +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Background The lack of universally accepted diagnostic criteria and the high rate of psychiatric comorbidity make it difficult to diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Shannon Lange +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Caregivers of individuals with FASD report high levels of stress, with well‐being significantly influenced by factors like employment status and number of dependents. These findings emphasize the need for tailored interventions and policies that address specific sociodemographic contexts to better support caregiver stability and overall family thriving.
Katherine Flannigan +6 more
wiley +1 more source
PAE creates a unique inflammatory signature in the mature adult brain with region‐specific changes in genes implicated in glial‐immune function. We report at least 60 differentially expressed genes in different brain regions due to PAE, many of which are associated with neuroimmune function.
Alissa N. Jones +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Children with prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) exhibit early alterations in their microvasculature. Using nailfold capillaroscopy, a noninvasive imaging technique, we compared nailfold capillary morphology in 27 children with PAE and 10 unexposed peers (3–17 years).
Florencia Anunziata +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Cost of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder diagnosis in Canada. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is underdiagnosed in Canada. The diagnosis of FASD is not simple and currently, the recommendation is that a comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessment of the individual be done.
Svetlana Popova +5 more
doaj +1 more source
ABSTRACT Issues Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a prevalent yet widely underdiagnosed neurodevelopmental condition resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). FASD has profound lifelong implications for affected individuals, their caregivers and society.
Robyn McCarthy +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Exploring language production, comprehension and naming in adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders [PDF]
The aims of this study were i) to evaluate the domains of language production, comprehension and naming in children with moderate or heavy prenatal exposure to alcohol, and ii) to determine if these domains are a specific weakness in these children.
Corbett, Claire
core +1 more source

