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A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.

Most of the features of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) have been replicated in experimental models. They provide an insight into the effects of alcohol on the developing embryo, however, satisfactory explanations for these effects are still not available. Certain maternal characteristics of children w...

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Main Author: Chaudhuri, J.D.
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Published: 2000
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/434/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11354820
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spelling my.um.eprints.4342013-12-11T07:02:23Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/434/ A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers. Chaudhuri, J.D. R Medicine (General) Most of the features of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) have been replicated in experimental models. They provide an insight into the effects of alcohol on the developing embryo, however, satisfactory explanations for these effects are still not available. Certain maternal characteristics of children with FAS have been identified. However, it is not absolute as at times the most unlikely women are susceptible to problems of maternal alcoholism. The levels of awareness of FAS among the general public and health workers are inadequate. Measures need to be taken to remedy this condition. 2000-12 Article PeerReviewed Chaudhuri, J.D. (2000) A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers. Indian journal of medical sciences, 54 (12). pp. 545-54. ISSN 0019-5359 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11354820 11354820
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Chaudhuri, J.D.
A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
description Most of the features of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) have been replicated in experimental models. They provide an insight into the effects of alcohol on the developing embryo, however, satisfactory explanations for these effects are still not available. Certain maternal characteristics of children with FAS have been identified. However, it is not absolute as at times the most unlikely women are susceptible to problems of maternal alcoholism. The levels of awareness of FAS among the general public and health workers are inadequate. Measures need to be taken to remedy this condition.
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title A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_short A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_full A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_fullStr A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_full_unstemmed A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_sort review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
publishDate 2000
url http://eprints.um.edu.my/434/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11354820
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