All articles tagged with #fetal alcohol syndrome
Research indicates that a person's ability to understand speech in noisy settings is more linked to cognitive ability than to hearing loss, with higher IQ correlating with better listening skills across diverse groups, including neurodivergent individuals.
Jana Nelson, a 53-year-old woman from Idaho, initially thought her severe mood swings were caused by a brain tumor, but it was later revealed that she has early-onset dementia. Her symptoms, including difficulty regulating emotions and cognitive decline, led to a diagnosis of Stage 4 dementia, which has since progressed to Stage 5. Nelson's condition is attributed to fetal alcohol syndrome, hydrocephalus, and repeated concussions. She has found support and guidance from others with similar conditions and is preparing for the need for full-time in-home care within the next year.
A father's alcohol consumption before conception links to growth defects that affect the development of his offspring's brain, skull, and face, according to research at Texas A&M University. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a fetal disorder caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. However, this research reveals a potential blind spot in the current diagnostic criteria for FAS, which requires documentation of maternal alcohol use during pregnancy. The study identified FAS-related craniofacial differences in offspring born to fathers who regularly consumed alcohol at or more than the legal limit, emphasizing that both parents should commit to limiting or omitting their alcohol consumption before trying to become pregnant.
A father's alcohol consumption before conception is linked to fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and facial growth defects in their offspring, according to a study by researchers at Texas A&M University. The study challenges the existing dogma that only maternal alcohol exposure causes FAS. The research found that male alcohol consumption before conception caused FAS brain and facial growth defects. The study reveals a potential blind spot in the current diagnostic criteria for FAS, which requires documentation of maternal alcohol use during pregnancy.