Scientific Reports – Serum levels of leptin, ghrelin putative peptide YY-3 in patients with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
The aim of this study was to examine the concentrations of hormones involved in appetite regulation—ghrelin, leptin, and putative peptide YY-3 (PYY)—in the serum of individuals with FASD. Additionally, we investigated the relationship between these hormone levels and clinical indicators.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11217397/

Kriminologija & socijalna integracija : časopis za kriminologiju, penologiju i poremećaje u ponašanju – Social risks and social problems related to fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
The aim of this review paper is to present, summarize and elaborate knowledge about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, risk factors for the development of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, difficulties, social risks, and social problems of persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, as well as different forms and programs of support for families of those who deal with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
https://hrcak.srce.hr/clanak/460372

Biological Research – Exercise reduces physical alterations in a rat model of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Our data suggests that individualized, scheduled, and supervised training of resistance is more beneficial than endurance or enriched environment exercise for adolescents FASD.
https://biolres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40659-024-00520-2

Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research – Prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in foster care: A scoping review
This study examines two questions. Firstly, what is the prevalence of FASD among infants and children in foster care? Secondly, what is the likelihood of placement in foster care for infants and children with FASD?
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/acer.15394

BMC genomics – Analysis of alcohol-metabolizing enzymes genetic variants and RAR/RXR expression in patients diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome: a case-control study
Understanding the mechanisms underlying alcohol metabolism and its regulation, including the effect of polymorphisms in alcohol-metabolizing enzymes, is crucial for research on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-024-10516-7

University of Saskatchewan – Fostering FASD-Informed Practice with Incarcerated Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Towards More Informed, Strengths-Based, Investigative and Connected Correctional Environments
The aim of this study was to critically consider how Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)-informed practice could be fostered within Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) facilities.
https://harvest.usask.ca/items/aa2136fa-1ee9-4ce3-bd0e-6bca0af7febd

International Journal of Molecular Sciences – Moderate Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Increases Toll-like Receptor Activity in Umbilical Cord Blood at Birth: A Pilot Study
The results of this pilot investigation support further work into the impact on TLR2 and TLR4 response following PAE to delineate if alterations in levels of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines have clinical significance that could be used in patient management and/or attention to follow-up.
https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/13/7019

 Journal of Osteopathic Medicine – Association of prenatal substance exposure and the development of the amygdala, hippocampus, and parahippocampus
We found a significant association between prenatal tobacco exposure and smaller parahippocampal volume, which may have profound impacts on the livelihood of individuals including motor delays, poor cognitive and behavioral outcomes, and long-term health consequences.
https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/jom-2023-0277/html

JMIR Infodemiology – Analyzing Questions About Alcohol in Pregnancy Using Web-Based Forum Topics: Qualitative Content Analysis
Web-based discussions within a UK parenting forum indicated that users were often unclear on guidance and risks associated with prenatal alcohol use and that they used this platform to seek information and reassurance from peers.
https://infodemiology.jmir.org/2024/1/e58056

JAACAP Open – Independent and Interactive Impacts of Prenatal Exposure to Legal Substances and Childhood Trauma on Emotion Processing in Pre-adolescents: Preliminary Findings From the ABCD Study
Children experiencing these “double hit” conditions may represent at-risk individuals who could benefit from early interventions to mitigate the onset of psychopathology.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949732924000486

Reproductive BioMedicine Online – Periconceptional maternal and paternal alcohol consumption and embryonic and foetal development: the Rotterdam periconception cohort
Moderate maternal alcohol consumption is negatively associated with foetal growth parameters. Moreover, alcohol is proven a strong teratogen and the consumption before and during pregnancy should be discouraged in both women and men since it affects both several parameters of embryonic and foetal development.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1472648324005406

SDU – Substance use and abuse among pregnant women in Denmark
Our results did not uncover indications suggesting that the current antenatal care program overlooks pregnant women with substance use, but we identified several challenges within the program related to the self-reporting approach and the guidelines regarding preventive measures for substance use in pregnancy.https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/publications/substance-use-and-abuse-among-pregnant-women-in-denmark