"With a smartphone and an app, qualified
health care professionals can now diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
(FASD) in their office thanks to a suggestion from Omar Rahman, M.D..."

"...He said among the first steps in dealing with homeless people is to diagnose their problems, whether it be fetal alcohol syndrome, PTSD, addictions or other issues, then apply...

FASD as a Whole Body Disorder, Aging and Transitions, Supports and Strategies, and Advocating for Supports. Today’s post is Part 1, and includes reflections from FAC members on the...

“...the second part of the CanFASD Family
Advisory Committee’s reflections on the Learning Together workshop themes: FASD
as a Whole Body Disorder, Aging and Transitions, Supports and Strategies, and

"Some young children originating in the former
Soviet Union who have been adopted by Israelis have been diagnosed with fetal
alcohol spectrum disorder when they are toddlers..." "...Prof. Gideon...

"...Brown’s attorneys argue that 'As an
incarcerated person who is also a victim of fetal alcohol poisoning, Ms. Brown
is likely to die in prison well before her ostensible...

"A massive government  program aimed at
supporting adults with developmental disabilities in Alberta will undergo an
extensive review, the community and social services ministry announced on
Friday...""...In its last...

"...A leading public health body is calling for
graphic cigarette-style health warnings on bottles and cans of alcohol in the
UK that would make clear the strength of each...

Service providers are ideally suited to screen pregnant women for alcohol use during pregnancy, as they are the point of contact with the healthcare system for these women. It...