A new Canadian guideline for diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) updates recommendations last issued in 2005 and is specifically designed for multidisciplinary diagnostic teams.

1) http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19768354.2013.865675 2) http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15223537 3) http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fgene.2014.00154/full   These are also worth reading and the dots can start to be connected: 1) http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/44696/title/Obesity-Alters-Sperm-Epigenome/ 2) http://epigenie.com/sperm-mirna-drives-intergenerational-stress-response/ 3) http://epigenie.com/more-insights-into-sperm-epigenomics-histone-methylation-takes-it-solo-transgenerationally/

"...Referrals are now being accepted for Bissell Centre’s Permanent Supportive Housing program for individuals diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)..."

"...The funding will continue a research program investigating the molecular mechanisms of fetal alcohol pathology, alcoholic liver disease, alcohol-related cancers, including breast cancer, and the effects of alcohol...

"...The Caring
Experience project that will include public consultations and other venues for
caregivers to share their experiences..."

Dr Carmen Rasmussen shares information about Diffusion
Tensor Imaging (DTI) and the incredible brain information that can be gathered
by this process.

The Center is fortunate to have an outstanding group of Outreach Partners! Please see below for some recent highlights they’ve shared with us.

Northern Ontario is
the testing ground for a new program for people living with fetal alcohol
spectrum disorder.

The Alcohol, Pregnancy & FASD Research Program November newsletter is now available from our website.

*        We acknowledge Professor Carol Bower recipient of the International Clearinghouse for...