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  2. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder - Wikipedia

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    Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders encompass a range of physical and neurodevelopmental problems which can result from prenatal alcohol exposure. Diagnosis is based on the signs and symptoms in the person and evidence of alcohol use. [1] These diagnoses of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are currently recognized: Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) [1]

  3. Teratology - Wikipedia

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    Some of the most prominent possible outcomes include the development of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a reduction in brain volume, still births, spontaneous abortions, impairments of the nervous system, and much more. [43] Fetal Alcohol Syndrome has numerous symptoms which may include cognitive impairments and impairment of the facial features. [43]

  4. Developmental toxicity - Wikipedia

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    Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is a term that constitutes the set of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during the course of pregnancy. These effects can include physical and cognitive problems. FASD patient usually has a combination of these problems. [11]

  5. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is preventable

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    Sep. 2—FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) is a condition that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy. FASD causes brain damage and growth problems. The problems vary ...

  6. Alcohol dependence - Wikipedia

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    The spectrum of alcohol withdrawal symptoms range from such minor symptoms as insomnia and tremulousness to severe complications such as withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens. [12] Alcohol withdrawal syndrome can be very tricky to diagnose, due to other preliminary conditions that may exist from individual to individual.

  7. There is a growing number of children born with 'fetal ... - AOL

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    He’d previously diagnosed some children with similar abnormalities with fetal alcohol syndrome, even though their mothers denied drinking while pregnant. facial photographs of Individuals 1-6 (A ...

  8. Doctors may have identified a possible new syndrome in ...

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    "That's how fetal alcohol syndrome was recognized. That is how isotretinoin [the acne medication Accutane] that causes a distinct pattern of birth defects was recognized," said Rasmussen, one of ...

  9. Long-term effects of alcohol - Wikipedia

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    In addition, the developing fetal brain is also vulnerable, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) may result if pregnant mothers consume alcohol. Some nations have introduced alcohol packaging warning messages that inform consumers about alcohol and cancer, and about risk of fetal alcohol syndrome for women who drink while pregnant. [11]