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<\/b>What condition affects one out of every 25 people in Nova Scotia? Which developmental disability has a higher incidence rate in our province than autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy combined?
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\ndisability: new codes to help thousands with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
<\/b>People living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) \u2014 one of the most
\ncommon yet under-recorded neurodevelopmental conditions worldwide \u2014 can now
\nhave the condition accurately recorded in their medical records thanks to new
\nclinical codes.
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\nalcohol syndrome on ultrasound?
<\/b>Despite fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) developing in fetuses, doctors cannot
\nreliably use ultrasound to diagnose the condition. Diagnosis only occurs after
\nbirth.
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\nalcohol syndrome cry?
<\/b>Babies with fetal alcohol syndrome do not appear to cry in a specific way.
\nThey can be irritable or jittery, but the most noticeable sign of the condition
\nwill be the shape of the baby\u2019s face.
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\nrecognized for work with young offenders with FASD
<\/b>Members of the Red Deer RCMP\u2019s Community Policing unit were honoured with
\nthe Central Alberta FASD Network\u2019s 2021 FASD Champion Award last month.
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\nChildren with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Become Adults?
<\/b><\/span>When delving into the realm of
\nFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), it is crucial to grasp the fundamental
\naspects that define this condition, including its causes, risk factors, and
\nprevalence in children.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Stories of Fetal Alcohol
\nSpectrum Disorders \u2013 Diagnosis
<\/b>A series of stories and recommendations from individuals and families about
\ntheir experience obtaining diagnoses of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
\n(FASDs).
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\nof Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders \u2013 Support and Care
<\/b>They also underscore the complexity of FASDs as lifelong conditions and
\ncall for accommodations, empathy, education, respect, and partnership in
\nhealthcare settings.
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\nExperiences with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Rebecca
<\/b>Rebecca struggled with health & academic issues due to fetal
\nalcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), which is linked to exposure to alcohol
\nbefore birth. It wasn’t until her mother read a pamphlet on FASDs that Rebecca
\npursued a diagnosis, which she finally received at 34.
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\nof Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders \u2013 Celebration and Resilience
<\/b>Together, these stories highlight the importance of recognizing and
\nbuilding upon individual strengths, offer encouragement, and underscore the
\nvalue of supportive communities.
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\nof Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders \u2013 Stigma
<\/b>They highlight the challenges of living with an “invisible
\ndisability”, the importance of compassionate care, and experiences of
\ninternalized stigma.
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\nExperiences with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Patima and Rachel
<\/b>Patima and her mother, Rachel, share their challenges getting a diagnosis
\nof a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) for Patima due to lack of visible
\nsymptoms and medical history.
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\nawareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder FASD
<\/b>As part of Baby Week, Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care
\nPartnership hosted a webinar to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
\nDisorder (FASD).
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\n& Addictions: a Candid Conversation with Shannon Butt
<\/b>My Candid Conversation this week is a replay of my talk with Shannon Butt,
\none of the members of the Adult Leadership Collaborative (ALC) of the FASD
\nChangemakers. As a member of the ALC, Shannon shares her story in the hopes of
\neducating and encouraging others whose lives have been impacted by prenatal
\nexposure to alcohol.
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\nabout FASD: Prevention, Treatment and Support
<\/b>Nancy Poole, Prevention Lead, CANFASD network explains how to talk to
\nfamilies about FASD and about FASD prevention.
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\n– Health Nexus FASD Awareness Day 2024
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\nPeople FASD conference
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\npeople with FASD : What do siblings need?
<\/b>In this video Dr. Maude Champagne discusses how we can better support the
\nsiblings of children with FASD, within our home and the unique challenges faced
\nas a family, with practical techniques.
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\nMukherjee \u2013 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): An Overview
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\nWebinar with Jacquie Pei
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\nFASD-CAN Navigator | Developing our Voices: FASD-CAN Individuals Development
\nProgram
<\/b>Presented at the FASD Symposium, 25th and 26th September 2024, in Auckland,
\nNew Zealand
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\nSomeone with FASD, Now What
<\/b>Read more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\nAddictive Behaviors w\/ Dr. Jerrod Brown
<\/b>This week we welcome back returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown. Dr. Brown is a
\nprofessor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of
\nexperience teaching collegiate courses.
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\nMusical: F.A.S.D
<\/b>From the hit musical “METH”. F.A.S.D is the breakout performance
\nof Cynthia Foogsworth. Cynthia is praised for her commitment to her role in the
\nmusical, specifically giving birth live on stage during every performance.
\n“METH” was performed over 15 years, with only 10 shows total.
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\nOriginal Song by Lisa Butcher
<\/b>This song was created to raise awareness of the lifelong disability Fetal
\nAlcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Many young people in the justice system have
\nundiagnosed FASD and\/or other neurodisabilities.
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Alcohol – Single essential oils and their binary mixtures protect against
\nethanol-induced defects in a zebrafish fetal alcohol spectrum disorder model at
\nthe same level as folic acid
<\/b>This study evaluated protective effects of clove (SEO), thyme white (TEO),
\noregano (OEO), and caraway (CEO) essential oils (EOs), and their binary
\nmixtures, in a zebrafish fetal alcohol spectrum disorder model.
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\nEducation Through a Podcast to Change Provider Practice: A Mixed Methods
\nEvaluation of a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Podcast
<\/b>Education delivered through podcasts can be effective in improving provider
\nknowledge and self-efficacy and in promoting practice change. Podcasts offer
\nbroad reach and accessibility providing an opportunity to educate on topics
\nincluding FASD.
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\neffects on the placental epigenome and gene expression, and newborns\u2019 phenotype
\n: Focusing on prenatal alcohol exposure and Assisted Reproductive Technology
<\/b>To clarify the etiology of adverse health outcomes mediated by the prenatal
\nenvironment, this thesis focused on two prevalent and socially significant, but
\nrather distinct environmental factors, prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and
\nassisted reproductive technology (ART).
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\nfor self-reported alcohol consumption during pregnancy
<\/b>In accordance with certain European data, the best means of protection
\nagainst alcohol consumption during pregnancy include complete abstinence prior
\nto conception, pregnancy planning, and high-quality education regarding the
\nnegative effects of alcohol during pregnancy (Tab. 4, Ref. 19).
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\nfor the diagnosis and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: structural
\nabnormalities
<\/b>Timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial as they can significantly
\nenhance outcomes through appropriate support and management strategies.
\nIncreasing awareness among citizens about the detrimental effects of alcohol
\nuse disorders on newborn health is of utmost importance.
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\nalcohol exposure and health at midlife: Self-reported health outcomes in two
\ncohorts
<\/b>Patients affected by alcohol may report greater frequency and range of
\nhealth adversity. That PAE was only uniquely associated with a limited set of
\nproblems suggests that many health outcomes in midlife result from an initial
\nvulnerability potentiated by postnatal stress resulting from other associated
\nfactors.
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\nof Oxidative Damage Induced by Prenatal Ethanol Exposure on Spatial
\nLearning\/Memory and BDNF in the of Male Rats
<\/b>The findings underscore the role of OS in developmental and behavioral
\nissues in FASD rat models and suggest that lasting transgenerational effects in
\nthe second generation may stem from alcohol-induced changes.
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\nConsumption During Pregnancy and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Nigeria?
<\/b>Despite limited empirical evidence, anecdotal reports suggest that alcohol
\nconsumption during pregnancy is not uncommon in Nigeria, driven by factors such
\nas social norms, lack of awareness, and limited access to prenatal care and
\neducation.
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\n– Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy and child development: Role
\nof ADH1B and ALDH2 gene polymorphisms-The Yamanashi Adjunct Study of the Japan
\nEnvironment and Children’s Study
<\/b>Our results suggest that alcohol consumption by pregnant females carrying
\nthe deficient variant ALDH2*2 genotype may increase the risk of developmental
\ndelay in their offspring.
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\nalcohol withdrawal during pregnancy or early postpartum: maternal and fetal
\noutcomes
<\/b>The findings highlight the severe implications of AWS during pregnancy,
\nimpacting both maternal and fetal health. The severity of AWS requires
\nattentive clinical management and preventative interventions.
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\nOpioid and Alcohol Exposures: Association with Altered Placental Serotonin
\nTransporter Structure and\/or Expression
<\/b>Fetal exposures to many drugs of abuse, e.g., opioids and alcohol (EtOH),
\nare associated with adverse neurodevelopmental problems in early childhood,
\nincluding abnormalities in activity of the serotonin (5HT) transporter (SERT),
\nwhich transports 5HT across the placenta.
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\nand their effect on fetal growth, stratified by dose, timing and single or dual
\nuse: a prospective cohort study.
<\/b>Dual exposure to smoking and drinking (even low) reduces fetal growth.
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\npostpartum among individuals with perinatally-acquired HIV in the United States
<\/b>Use of cannabis and alcohol were common during pregnancy and the first year
\npostpartum among people with HIV in the United States (2007\u20132019), but there
\nwere no major differences in substance use during pregnancy based on mode of
\nHIV acquisition.
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Miasto Krak\u00f3w (Poland) – Mamo, nie ryzykuj! Krak\u00f3w edukuje o FASD i stawia
\nna profilaktyk\u0119
<\/b>Krak\u00f3w zainaugurowa\u0142 kampani\u0119 spo\u0142eczn\u0105 skierowan\u0105 do kobiet w ci\u0105\u017cy i os\u00f3b
\nz ich najbli\u017cszego otoczenia. Jej adresatami s\u0105 te\u017c uczennice i uczniowie
\nkrakowskich szk\u00f3\u0142 oraz studentki i studenci. Kampania ma u\u015bwiadomi\u0107, \u017ce nie ma
\nbezpiecznej dawki alkoholu, kt\u00f3r\u0105 mo\u017ce wypi\u0107 kobieta w ci\u0105\u017cy.
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\n– FASD Selbsthilfegruppe Porta Westfalica C75
<\/b>In dieser Episode des Podcasts “Chaos im Kopf” spricht Wolfgang
\nmit Anne-Meike S\u00fcdmeyer und Birte Schilling \u00fcber die FASD Selbsthilfegruppe
\nPorta Westfalica.
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\ncerveau f\u0153tal et risque de handicap intellectual
<\/b>Rafael A. Salas Muriel, docteur en psychologie, expose dans cet article
\ncomment la consommation d\u2019alcool pendant la grossesse peut affecter le cerveau
\nf\u0153tal en augmentant le risque de handicap intellectuel.
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\n(Finland) – FASD ja aikuisuus
<\/b>Kehitysvammaliiton tuottama podcast-sarja k\u00e4sittelee el\u00e4m\u00e4\u00e4 FASDin kanssa
\neri n\u00e4k\u00f6kulmista. Kuulemme el\u00e4m\u00e4n kompastuskivist\u00e4 ja huippuhetkist\u00e4 sek\u00e4
\nsiit\u00e4, miten FASDin tuomia haasteita on taklattu.
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