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Epigenetics studies of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: where are we now?
- Published on Sunday, 18 June 2017
"Epigenetics studies of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder," a recent review published in
Future Medicine by a team of Kids Brain Health Network researchers found that
several epigenetic mechanisms are affected by alcohol, which could explain many
of the neurobiological deficits and abnormalities associated with prenatal
alcohol exposure.
Read more: Epigenetics studies of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: where are we now?
Leading Cause of Intellectual Disabilities is Preventable
- Published on Sunday, 18 June 2017
Prenatal alcohol exposure affects more children annually than spina bifida, Down syndrome, childhood cancer and childhood diabetes combined — 2 to 5 percent of all
children. Yet, despite it being the leading cause of intellectual disabilities,
it remains an issue often misunderstood by the public.
Read more: Leading Cause of Intellectual Disabilities is Preventable
This is the first study to the authors’ knowledge to show the presence of increased IIV in children with FASD..."
- Published on Sunday, 18 June 2017
An investigation of intra-individual variability in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Alcohol abuse even before pregnancy may harm offspring
- Published on Sunday, 18 June 2017
Mothers who binge drink before they become pregnant may be more likely to have children with high blood sugar and other changes in glucose function that increase their risk of developing diabetes as adults, according to a new study.
Read more: Alcohol abuse even before pregnancy may harm offspring
How We Let Go Of “Normal” When Our Children Were Diagnosed With FASD.
- Published on Sunday, 18 June 2017
"...our experience several years ago when we first discovered our oldest son had Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder (under the umbrella of FASDs)..."
Read more: How We Let Go Of “Normal” When Our Children Were Diagnosed With FASD.
More Articles...
- This new study is interesting in that it does not state whether or not the child had been exposed to environmental teratogens
- Zika prep confirms microcephaly and FASD link
- where next for preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the UK?
- Confessions of an Adoptive Parent
- https://news.vice.com/story/the-invisible-disability-caught-in-canadas-prison-system
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