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\nAuckland (New Zealand) – Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: help at hand
<\/b>How best to support people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their
\nwh\u0101nau is the focus of a new study at the University of Auckland.
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\nQueensland – UQ research aims to improve fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
\ndiagnosis
<\/b>Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder can be difficult to diagnose, but
\nUniversity of Queensland researchers have established the most scientific
\napproach to detecting the disorder.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFASD Ireland launch Christmas & New Year campaign
<\/b>ENNIS BASED, FASD Ireland which supports people and their families living
\nwith Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, have launched their 2024 Christmas and
\nNew Year campaign.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\n(Ireland) – Pregnant women urged not to drink alcohol over Christmas over
\nhealth risks to children
<\/b>Pregnant women are being urged not to put their children\u2019s health at risk
\nby drinking alcohol during the Christmas season.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\n– ‘I wish I could go back and make different choices’: Eastern Cape mom’s
\nfetal alcohol regrets
<\/b>An Eastern Cape mother revealed how stress during her pregnancy led her to
\nalcohol, resulting in lasting health problems for her child.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nZealand) – New campaign promotes alcohol-free pregnancies<\/b>
The Government has just launched its new \u2018Nurture the Future Within\u2019 public
\nhealth campaign, aimed at preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder by
\npromoting alcohol-free pregnancies.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nIssue Papers on the Prevalence of FASD<\/b>
CanFASD recently updated two issue papers on the prevalence of FASD: one about
\nestimated rates in the general prevalence, and one in special populations.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nUnited Shares Concerns About Alcoholic-Drink Mini Toys
<\/b>FASD United shares the concerns expressed by the organization Alcohol
\nJustice and others about new alcoholic-drink themed miniature toys sold under
\nthe brand \u201cMGA Entertainment\u2019s Make It Mini Happy Hour.\u201d
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nYear in Review
<\/b>As we wrap up 2024, it\u2019s the perfect time to reflect on the progress and
\nimpact CanFASD has made over the past year. From hosting webinars, to
\npublishing research to launching a new fund, we\u2019ve worked hard to bring
\nimportant information about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to our
\ncommunity and beyond.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
AFMCTV – AFMC TV ENCORE Episode 177 – Shaneca Smith – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
<\/b>Dive into the vital mission against Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in
\nArkansas with Shaneca Smith on AFMC TV. Learn why there’s no safe level of
\nalcohol during pregnancy.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAbout It! – LTA “FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder).” W\/SG
\nPatti Kasper
<\/b>Patti came on to my show to share her perspective with me in such a way
\nthat I kept thinking about this topic after the recording ended. How could we
\nnot consider how many women drank alcohol during their pregnancy in the 1950s,
\n1960s, and 1970s and even to this day?
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFoetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
<\/b>This months podcast explores Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and how we
\ncan help those living with it.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
Journal of Child Neurology – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Pediatric
\nNeurology: Are We Missing the Connection? A Scoping Review
<\/b>This study suggests that in addition to ADHD and autism spectrum disorder,
\nfetal alcohol spectrum disorder may also be a common diagnosis in pediatric
\nneurology practice.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nExperimental Research – Understanding the intersection of prenatal alcohol
\nexposure and postnatal adversity: A systematic review from a developmental
\npsychopathology lens
<\/b>This systematic review examines the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure
\n(PAE) and postnatal adversity (PA) using the developmental psychopathology (DP)
\nframework.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nand psychotherapy – Evaluation of Criminal Responsibility in a Patient with
\nFetal Alcohol Syndrome and Intellectual Disability
<\/b>The current study presents the case of a young man with intellectual
\ndisability related to fetal alcohol syndrome, referred for forensic psychiatric
\nexamination of criminal liability following charges of armed robbery, and who
\nwas considered not criminally liable.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\n– Exploring Occupational Therapy Practice for Children with Fetal Alcohol
\nSpectrum Disorder
<\/b>This article delineates the role and scope of occupational therapy practice
\nfor children and youth with FASD, focusing on holistic and strengths-based
\napproaches.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nExperimental Research – Maternal and paternal risk factors associated with
\ndiagnoses within the continuum of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the USA:
\nProximal and distal influences
<\/b>While multiple, significant maternal risk factors for FASD were identified,
\npaternal drinking was not a statistically significant, independent risk factor.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nExperimental Research – Control of precision grip in children with heavy
\nprenatal alcohol exposure
<\/b>Children with heavy prenatal alcohol exposure demonstrate force deficits
\nwhen using precision grip to manipulate an object with three different masses.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nprenatal alcohol exposure alters GABAergic transmission and the actions of
\nacute alcohol in the medial central amygdala of adolescent rats
<\/b>Overall, these findings support the hypothesis that mPAE leads to
\nsex-specific changes in synaptic activity and neuronal function.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nand Depression and Sleep Problems Among Patients with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
\nDisorders
<\/b>These findings suggest that sleep disturbances in children with FASD are
\nclosely related to state anxiety and depressive symptoms. The results emphasize
\nthe need for targeted interventions addressing sleep and emotional health in
\nthis population.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nalcohol spectrum disorders: where we have come from, trends, and future
\ndirections
<\/b>First described in the 1970s as fetal alcohol syndrome, continuing progress
\nhas been made in the understanding, recognition and treatment of what is now
\nrecognized to be a range of related neurodevelopmental disorders.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nUse – Prevalence of tobacco and alcohol use among pregnant women in India: a
\nsystematic review and meta-analysis
<\/b>Tobacco and alcohol use during pregnancy are prevalent in India. Developing
\neffective strategies to reduce these rates is important for achieving
\nsustainable development goals (SDGs) and improving maternal and child health.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMisuse – Trends in U.S. State Alcohol and Other Drug Use During Pregnancy
\nPolicies from 2016 to 2020: Policymaking in the Comprehensive Addiction and
\nRecovery Act Era
<\/b>Even though CARA does not require reporting for the purposes of child
\nwelfare investigations, several states adopted such requirements during these
\nyears.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nReview – Regional disparities and correlates of alcohol use during pregnancy
\nin India: Insights from the National Family Health Survey-5
<\/b>Alcohol use during pregnancy in India shows significant regional and
\nsocio-demographic disparities. The findings highlight the need for targeted
\npublic health interventions and policies, particularly in high-risk groups and
\nregions.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nExperimental Research – A randomized controlled trial of Native CHOICES:
\nImpact on alcohol-exposed pregnancy risk reduction among American Indian and
\nAlaska Native women
<\/b>The Native CHOICES intervention did not show evidence of effectiveness
\noverall. However, exploratory analyses offer some evidence that the
\nintervention was effective prior to the pandemic.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nExperimental Research – Understanding the effects of alcohol policies on
\ntreatment admissions and birth outcomes among young pregnant people
<\/b>General population policies also appear effective for reducing the adverse
\neffects of drinking during pregnancy for young people, including those under
\n21. Policies that target people based on age or pregnancy status appear less
\neffective.
<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n