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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
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Diagnosing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a permanent birth defect syndrome caused by maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. Almost four decades have passed since the term FAS was first coined. The condition is now recognized as a spectrum of disorders:
null Susan J. Astley
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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
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Resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is characterized by deficits in adaptive and cognitive functioning. This disorder is typically accompanied by co-occurring disorders and conditions (e.g., mood, anxiety ...
Jerrod Brown, Diane Harr
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Population-based prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Canada
Background Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is one of the most disabling potential outcomes of prenatal alcohol exposure. The population-based prevalence of FASD among the general population of Canada was unknown. The objective of this study was to
Svetlana Popova +7 more
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Ultraviolet photoacoustic microscopy enables label‐free visualization of nuclear morphology in intact human brain organoids. By exploiting endogenous nucleic acid absorption at 266 nm, this approach resolves individual nuclei without staining or sectioning.
Hyunjun Kye +5 more
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FASD and Access to Justice in the Yukon PDF
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term that refers to a range of life-long physical, neuropsychological, cognitive, and behavioural impairments that result from prenatal exposure to alcohol. In recent years there has been growing recognition that individuals with FASD experience difficulties functioning in their communities, and ...
Hornick, J.P. +3 more
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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
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FASD and ADHD: Are they related and How? [PDF]
In this issue of the journal, consensus criteria for the diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people who have fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are presented. In the absence of an adequate body of research on diagnosis and intervention, this expert consensus opinion is a welcome advance and should provide
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Ethical challenges in contemporary FASD research and practice: a global health perspective
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is increasingly recognized as a growing public health issue worldwide. Although more research is needed on both the diagnosis and treatment of FASD, and a broader and more culturally diverse range of services are ...
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