Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Agenesis of the corpus callosum: What to tell expecting parents?
Prenatal Diagnosis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43(12), P. 1527 - 1535
Published: Oct. 4, 2023
Abstract
Agenesis
of
the
corpus
callosum
(ACC)
is
one
most
common
brain
malformations,
with
an
incidence
estimated
to
range
from
0.5
70
in
10,000
among
general
population.
Prenatal
diagnosis
made
via
ultrasound;
however,
fetal
MRI
useful
confirm
or
exclude
presence
associated
cerebral
abnormalities–mostly
cortical
malformations–that
may
affect
postnatal
prognosis.
When
no
additional
central
nervous
system
(CNS)
extra
CNS
anomalies
are
identified
and
genetic
cause
found,
isolated
ACC
diagnosed.
Overall,
cases
ACC,
underlying
can
be
up
12.5%
chromosomal
microarray
(CMA)
47%
whole
exome
sequencing
(WES).
In
where
only
anomaly
detected,
yield
WES
30%.
Postnatal
outcomes
variable
depend
on
whether
condition
not.
truly
normal
65%
through
mild
severe
neurodevelopmental
impairments
35%
cases.
An
interdisciplinary
team
medical
experts
key
guiding
parents
toward
informed
decision‐making
pregnancies
complicated
by
ACC.
Considering
current
expected
advancements
testing
imaging
technologies
upcoming
years,
we
herein
summarize
recommendations
for
management
prenatal
counseling
expecting
fetuses
Our
review
pertains
primarily
complete
Language: Английский
Personal exposure of PM2.5 and metabolic syndrome markers of pregnant women in South Korea: APPO study
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(59), P. 123893 - 123906
Published: Nov. 23, 2023
We
examined
the
association
between
exposure
to
PM2.5,
focused
on
individual
level,
and
metabolic
dysfunction
during
pregnancy.
APPO
study
(Air
Pollution
Pregnancy
Outcome)
was
a
prospective,
multicenter,
observational
cohort
conducted
from
January
2021
March
2023.
Individual
PM2.5
concentrations
were
calculated
using
time-weighted
average
model.
Metabolic
pregnancy
assessed
based
modified
definition
of
syndrome
its
components,
accounting
for
pregnancy-specific
criteria.
Exposure
associated
with
worsened
parameters
especially
glucose
metabolism.
In
comparison
participants
exposed
low
group,
those
high
levels
exhibited
increased
odds
gestational
diabetes
mellitus
(GDM)
after
adjusting
confounding
variables
in
different
adjusted
models.
Specifically,
model
1,
ratio
(aOR)
3.117
95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
1.234-7.870;
2,
aOR
3.855
CI
1.255-11.844;
3,
3.404
1.206-9.607;
4,
2.741
0.712-10.547.
higher
tendency
worsen
markers
specifically
homeostasis.
Further
research
is
needed
investigate
mechanisms
underlying
effects
ambient
Language: Английский
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: a complex case of teratogenic effects of maternal alcohol consumption and clinical managment
Quality in Sport,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15, P. 52107 - 52107
Published: July 6, 2024
Introduction
and
purpose
Maternal
alcohol
consumption
during
pregnancy
is
a
well-documented
risk
factor
for
adverse
fetal
outcomes,
encompassing
spectrum
of
disorders
known
as
Fetal
Alcohol
Spectrum
Disorders
(FASD).
Syndrome
(FAS),
the
most
severe
form
FASD,
manifests
with
craniofacial
anomalies,
growth
retardation,
neurological
deficits,
cognitive
impairments,
imposing
lifelong
challenges
on
affected
individuals.
This
article
presents
case
report
4-week-old
female
newborn
suspected
Syndrome,
highlighting
clinical
complexities
diagnostic
associated
FAS.
The
infant
exhibited
characteristic
dysmorphic
features
cardiac
abnormalities,
underscoring
diverse
health
issues
linked
to
maternal
consumption.
Conclusion
A
presented
illustrating
FAS
underscores
importance
early
recognition
multidisciplinary
management.
Early
identification
imperative
mitigate
long-term
emphasizing
holistic
approach
care.
Strategies
addressing
include
targeted
education,
preconception
counseling,
innovative
therapeutic
modalities.
need
ongoing
research
collaborative
efforts
reduce
prevalence
impact
FASD
individuals
society.
Language: Английский
Quality of Prenatal Care Among Mothers in Selected Barangays in Davao City, Philippines
Regel Ivan Kent Matutino,
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Mohammed Bien Kulintang,
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Christian Joy Salas
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et al.
Journal of interdisciplinary perspectives,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(11)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Prenatal
care
encompasses
medical
attention
provided
to
pregnant
women
from
conception
childbirth.
This
study
aimed
determine
the
association
between
respondents'
sociodemographic
profiles
and
quality
of
prenatal
care.
A
descriptive,
correlational
research
method
was
used
in
this
study.
Utilizing
"a
priori
power
analysis,"
120
respondents
were
randomly
selected
using
following
criteria:
mothers
who
had
checkups
barangay
health
centers
a
District
Davao
City,
legal
age,
willing
participate
study,
after
giving
birth
one
three
months.
Data
collected
March
April
2024.
Results
revealed
that
most
young
adult,
primigravida,
multiparous,
with
full-term
babies,
high
school
graduates,
family
monthly
income
7,000
–
10,000.
The
high,
particularly
"information
sharing,"
anticipatory
guidance,
sufficient
time,
approachability,
availability,
support
respect.
Furthermore,
educational
attainment,
undergraduates,
baccalaureate
degree
holders,
term
noted
have
statistically
significant
their
Hence,
having
good
attainment
"term
baby"
reciprocates
among
respondents.
upholds
standards
services
approaches
participants
experience
during
checkups.
Language: Английский
The effect of fetal alcohol syndrome on the mental and physical development of a preschool child: a clinical case
GYNECOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(2), P. 267 - 272
Published: July 14, 2023
The
article
describes
a
clinical
case
demonstrating
the
effect
of
fetal
alcohol
syndrome
on
preschool
child's
development,
challenging
diagnosis
this
disorder,
often
leading
to
irreversible
congenital
mental
and
physical
defects.
is
because
doctors
are
unaware
mother's
consumption
during
pregnancy.
Doctors
may
suspect
that
child
has
Fetal
syndrome,
according
presence
facial
dysmorphism
state
health
mother
(pronounced
signs
dependence).
manifestations
adverse
effects
development
described
in
indicate
need
organize
early
comprehensive
habilitation.
Language: Английский
Effects of PM 2.5 exposure on metabolic dysfunction during pregnancy via personalized measurement of pollutant concentration in South Korea: A multicenter prospective cohort, air pollution on pregnancy outcome (APPO) study
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 16, 2022
Abstract
Background
Ambient
particulate
matter
(PM)
is
a
trigger
factor
for
metabolic
dysfunction.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
associations
between
PM
exposure
and
dysfunction
in
pregnancy.
Methods
prospective,
multicentre,
observational,
cohort
was
conducted
from
January
2021
June
2022.
A
total
of
333
women
with
singleton
pregnancies
were
recruited.
For
individual
measurement
2.5
levels,
an
AirguardK
®
installed
inside
participants’
houses.
Time-activity
logs
recorded
predict
each
participant’s
personal
.
The
participants
divided
into
groups
according
concentration
calculated
by
time-weighted
average
model.
We
used
Student
t-test
chi-squared
test
(or
Fisher’s
exact
test)
changes
compound
blood
pressure
(BP),
glucose
intolerance,
lipid
profiles,
including
serum
triglyceride/high-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(TG/HDL-C)
ratios.
Logistic
linear
regression
models
analyse
association
dysfunction,
using
odds
ratios
(ORs)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CIs).
Results
during
pregnancy
worsened
Third
trimester
BP
elevated
those
exposed
higher
levels
(p
<0.05).
incidence
gestational
diabetes
mellitus
(GDM)
constantly
more
,
regardless
cut-off
level
(PM
≥10
µg/m
3
7.91
%
vs.
16.09
%,
p
<0.05;
≥25
26.67
proportion
TG/HDL-C
ratio
≥3.0
significantly
when
(75.3
83.0
Triglyceride
group
(p=0.0171).
found
increased
risk
(adjusted
OR
[aOR]:
2.228,
CI:
1.115–4.449)
GDM
(aOR
2.263,
CI
1.106–5.039)
third
after
adjusting
confounders.
Conclusion
Exposure
worsens
Further
studies
are
required
investigate
mechanisms
which
ambient
affects
Language: Английский