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The Universal and Primary Prevention of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): A Systematic Review
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) comprises multiple neurodevelopmental disorders caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. With a global...
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Sco** review on the role of the family doctor in the prevention and care of patients with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
BackgroundFoetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the leading preventable cause of nongenetic mental disability. Given the patient care pathway,...
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Efficacy of cannabinoids in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders among children and adolescents: a systematic review
A better understanding of the endocannabinoid system and a relaxation in regulatory control of cannabis globally has increased interest in the...
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Pharmacotherapies for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders During Pregnancy: Time to Reconsider?
It is generally recommended that medications only be used in pregnancy where the potential harms to both the mother and foetus are outweighed by the...
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Minimizing sample bias due to stigmatized behaviours: the representativeness of participants in a cohort study of alcohol in pregnancy
BackgroundStigmatized behaviours are often underreported, especially in pregnancy, making them challenging to address. The Alcohol and Child...
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Women’s views on moderate and low alcohol consumption: stages of the subjective transition from pregnancy to postpartum
BackgroundAlcohol consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding is associated with a risk for the child’s healthy development. Nevertheless, about...
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The causal web of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders: a review and causal diagram
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a leading cause of developmental disability. Prenatal alcohol use is the sole necessary cause of FASD,...
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Prevalence of neurodevelopmental disorders and their impact on the health and social well-being among looked after children (LAC): a systematic review protocol
BackgroundLooked after children (LAC) that are placed in either a foster, kinship, residential care setting or transition to adoption continue to...
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Early Life Programming of Skeletal Health
Purpose of ReviewIncreasing bone mineral accrual during childhood might delay the onset of osteoporosis. We discuss the scientific evidence for early...
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A guideline for the prevention and management of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in South Africa
BackgroundFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a public health problem globally, with South Africa having the highest recorded prevalence of all...
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To what extent is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder considered in policy-related documents in South Africa? A document review
BackgroundSouth Africa is considered to have the highest prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) globally. Nevertheless, the extent to...
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Association Between Preconception Maternal Mental Health-Related Hospitalisation (MHrH) and Outcomes During Pregnancy: A Population-Based Cohort Study in the Northern Territory, Australia
Comprehensive studies investigating the link between maternal hospitalisation for mental health conditions prior to pregnancy and adverse outcomes in...
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Effectiveness of psychological interventions to reduce alcohol consumption among pregnant and postpartum women: a systematic review
This study aims to synthesise the available evidence on psychological interventions to reduce alcohol consumption among pregnant and postpartum...
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Exploring service providers’ perspectives on the prevention and management of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in South Africa: a qualitative study
BackgroundFetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is among the leading causes of developmental and intellectual disabilities in individuals. Although...
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Impaired vision in children prenatally exposed to methadone: an observational cohort study
Background/objectivesTo examine prevalence of failed visual assessment at 8–10 years in children born to methadone-maintained opioid dependent (MMOD)...
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The conversation matters: a qualitative study exploring the implementation of alcohol screening and brief interventions in antenatal care in Scotland
BackgroundAlcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) in antenatal care is internationally recommended to prevent harm caused by alcohol exposure...
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Understanding the Genetic and Non-genetic Interconnections in the Aetiology of Isolated Congenital Heart Disease: An Updated Review: Part 1
Purpose of ReviewCongenital heart disease (CHD) is the most frequently occurring birth defect. Majority of the earlier reviews focussed on the...
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A situational analysis of child and adolescent mental health services and systems in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
BackgroundEven though child and adolescent mental health is a global health priority, services are very limited, particularly in low- and...
