Prenatal alcohol exposure is associated to different physical, behavioral, cognitive, and neurological impairments collectively known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The underlying mechanisms of ...

Four had a familial history of microcephaly; and six had a familial history of congenital or genetic disorders. One or more complications were reported in 29 (41%) pregnancies (table 1). Four children ...

Prenatal ethanol exposure (PNEE) has been linked to widespread impairments in brain structure and function. There are a number of animal models that are used to study the structural and functional ...

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), characterized by symptoms of cognitive decline, such as worsened memory and impaired decision-making, are alarmingly prevalent globally. In a new study in ...

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Scientists may now have a new target for treatment. Researchers have identified brain circuits disrupted by prenatal alcohol exposure, which may explain the cognitive impairments seen in fetal alcohol ...

Objectives To estimate the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) among young people in youth detention in Australia. Neurodevelopmental impairments due to FASD can predispose young ...

Andrew McKeon, Department of Neurology, Gonda 8 South, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; mckeon.andrew{at}mayo.edu The alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a common management ...

Pregnant women drinking alcohol also increase their risk of their child having fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Alcohol is also a drug you can overdose from. Warning labels on alcohol are a good ...

First study to estimate the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) among young people in detention in Australia. Aims to develop a screening tool for the identification of young people ...

Light to moderate alcohol drinking can raise HDL, but heavy drinking can increase total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. This raises the chance of developing cardiovascular disease.

What is alcohol withdrawal syndrome? This is another name for alcohol withdrawal. Symptoms can start six hours after you quit. If the symptoms do not worsen, you'll feel better in a few days.