Fetal alcohol disorder

To complement the 2005 Annual Clinical Focus on medical genomics, AFP will be publishing a series of short reviews on genetic syndromes. This series was designed to increase awareness of these diseases so that family physicians can recognize and diagnose children with these disorders and understand the kind of care they might require in the future. The second review in this series discusses fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the leading cause of preventable birth defects in the US. What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and What are the Symptoms?

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Lip-Philtrum Guides

OCL's guide to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a collection of resources that aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the disorder and its effects on people, families, and society.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is preventable but not treatable. If you’re worried about alcoholic tendencies during pregnancy, call us immediately

A conference wraps up in Sudbury Friday highlighting some of the life challenges people with FASD face .