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Fetal alcohol syndrome; guidelines for referral and diagnosis [PDF]

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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities in coordination with National Task Force on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect (American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, March of ...

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Ultrasound evidence of early fetal growth restriction after maternal malaria infection. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
BACKGROUND: Intermittent preventive treatment (IPT), the main strategy to prevent malaria and reduce anaemia and low birthweight, focuses on the second half of pregnancy. However, intrauterine growth restriction may occur earlier in pregnancy. The aim of
Papageorghiou Aris T.   +42 more
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: a review of interventions for prevention and management in Indigenous communities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This resource sheet provides estimates on the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the general and Indigenous populations of Australia, and reviews the local and international evidence on the effectiveness of programs that aim to prevent or ...
Closing the Gap Clearinghouse
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Intra-uterine fetal demise caused by amniotic band syndrome after standard amniocentesis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
The amniotic band syndrome represents a prime example of exogenous disruption of an otherwise normal feta I development. It may be a sequel of invasive diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis or fetal blood sampling. A 38-year-old gravida II, para II
Bauerfeind, I.   +4 more
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Abruptio placentae during fetal myelomeningocele repair

open access: yes, 2015
Myelomeningocele (MM) is a congenital neural tube defect with serious consequences, including hydrocephaly. An important hope for intrauterine repair is that hydrocephaly may be prevented by reversing the Arnold-Chiari malformation. Three medical centers
Cursino, K   +11 more
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The Role of Genes and Environment on Fetal Growth [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Fetal growth is influenced by the in utero environment and genetic factors inherited from both parents. Poor fetal growth leading to low birth weight is associated with insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes in later life.
Hillman, SL
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Fetal liver blood flow distribution: role in human developmental strategy to prioritize fat deposition versus brain development [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Among primates, human neonates have the largest brains but also the highest proportion of body fat. If placental nutrient supply is limited, the fetus faces a dilemma: should resources be allocated to brain growth, or to fat deposition for use as a ...
Crozier, SR   +57 more
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ST analysis of fetal electrocardiography in labor

open access: yes, 2011
Since its introduction more than 40 years ago, electronic fetal monitoring has become widely used for intrapartum surveillance to determine fetal wellbeing in labor.
I. Amer-Wåhlin   +5 more
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: strategies to address information gaps [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is emerging as a public health issue in Australia. Health-care providers and policy makers need accurate and timely data in a useable format to monitor and prevent FASD.

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Placental transfer of a hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyl and effects on fetal and maternal thyroid hormone homeostasis in the rat [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Earlier studies at our laboratory indicated that several hydroxylated polychlorinated biphenyls (OH-PCBs) detected in human blood could specifically inhibit thyroxine (T4) transport by competitive binding to the thyroid hormone transport protein ...
Bergman, A.   +11 more
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