Articles tagged with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
A new $2.9 million NIH grant will help researchers understand the impact of a father's drinking before conception on his child's risk for developmental disorders, chronic disease, and accelerated aging. The study aims to identify warning signs earlier and guide interventions for people affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).
A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds significant increases in knowing how a mother's pre-pregnancy health affects her baby, as well as rising awareness of drinking beer or wine during pregnancy being not safe. However, uncertainty persists about other maternal health recommendations.
A preclinical study shows that cannabidiol restores emotional behavior, reduces alcohol-related vulnerability, and reverses gut microbiota alterations caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. Female mice particularly benefited from CBD treatment, which normalized their emotional alterations and eliminated vulnerability to alcohol addiction.
A survey of over 1,600 US adults found that most know the negative impacts of smoking and drinking during pregnancy, but uncertainty exists around vaccines and weight gain recommendations. The majority are unsure about recommended vaccines for pregnant individuals, with a notable drop in knowledge since last year.
A pilot study in western Sweden found that 5.5% of fourth-grade students had fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), including severe cases like fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). The study's lead author suggests that the results may indicate a higher prevalence in Sweden compared to other European countries.
A rodent study identified a disrupted brain circuit that contributes to poor decision-making in adulthood after prenatal alcohol exposure. The study also developed an algorithm to predict whether rats were exposed to alcohol based on their behavior alone.
A new study reveals that paternal alcohol consumption can affect fetal development, causing brain and facial defects in offspring. Researchers recommend that men abstain from drinking for at least three months prior to conception to minimize the risk of birth defects.
Researchers have identified a group of babies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy with similar facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities. The study suggests the emergence of a novel syndrome, which may be caused by fentanyl exposure or another contaminant.
Research at Texas A&M University reveals that a father's alcohol consumption before conception can lead to FAS-related craniofacial differences in offspring. The study challenges the existing dogma that only maternal alcohol exposure causes fetal growth defects.
A study found that lithium chloride prevents brain damage caused by fetal alcohol exposure in mice, reducing sleep disturbances and memory loss. The drug was given to newborn mice after a single dose of 'binge' alcohol, eliminating hyperactivity and sleep deficits.
Researchers at Tufts University have discovered the bioelectric mechanism behind craniofacial defects in Andersen-Tawil syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The finding may also shed light on fetal alcohol syndrome and other conditions.
A landmark study in remote Fitzroy Valley communities in Western Australia found that one in eight children have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a preventable condition. The research, led by Aboriginal community leaders, provides Australia's first comprehensive data on the prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in remote communities.
Research suggests that prenatal alcohol exposure can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome by affecting the production of ceramide, a key signal transduction molecule involved in cellular processes. This study provides insights into the mechanisms underlying fetal alcohol syndrome.
A NIH study found that fetal alcohol exposure is associated with abnormal intellectual and behavioral development in children, rather than distinct facial features. The researchers documented cognitive delays, language delays, hyperactivity, attention deficits, and intellectual delays in about 44% of exposed children.
Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones, a pioneering researcher, has received the 2007 March of Dimes/Colonel Harland Sanders Award for his groundbreaking work on dysmorphology and fetal alcohol syndrome. His research has focused on identifying mechanisms of normal and abnormal fetal development.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that adding cholesterol to zebrafish embryos exposed to small amounts of alcohol restored normal development. Fetal alcohol syndrome affects the nervous and cardiovascular systems, leading to growth retardation, facial abnormalities, and lowered mental functioning.
The March of Dimes Global Report reveals that at least 3.3 million children under 5 years old die annually due to serious birth defects, with an estimated 3.2 million surviving with lifelong disabilities. The report highlights the global toll of birth defects on mortality and disability rates in middle- and low-income countries.
Researchers at Queen's University have developed a new eye movement test to identify children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), which affects approximately one percent of Canadian children. The test can cut across cultural barriers and provide objectivity in identifying the disorder, allowing for improved treatment.
U-Iowa researchers aim to find genes and pathways that protect against toxic effects of alcohol on the fetus. The two-year study will utilize neonatal rodents to examine the role of vasoactive intestinal peptide in fetal brain development.