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An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.

It can be concluded that alcohol is definitely harmful to the developing fetus. The effect can manifest in various ways, the most extreme of which is a condition called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). The diagnosis of maternal alcoholism leading onto cases of FAS is difficult due to absence of accurat...

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Main Author: Chaudhuri, J.D.
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Published: 2000
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11262858
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spelling my.um.eprints.4302013-12-11T07:03:33Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/430/ An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers. Chaudhuri, J.D. R Medicine (General) It can be concluded that alcohol is definitely harmful to the developing fetus. The effect can manifest in various ways, the most extreme of which is a condition called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). The diagnosis of maternal alcoholism leading onto cases of FAS is difficult due to absence of accurate diagnostic tests. The diagnosis of FAS in a child is easier by a proper examination. There is no specific treatment of FAS in a child. The only management is by institution of corrective and rehabilitative measures. The exact mechanism of the teratogenic action of alcohol is not known. It is probably due to the harmful effect of alcohol on the epiblast layer of the bilaminar germ disc. In the absence of adequate knowledge regarding FAS, not much can be done to remedy the deleterious effects of alcohol. Hence, a word of advice to all pregnant women is to avoid drinking during pregnancy. 2000-10 Article PeerReviewed Chaudhuri, J.D. (2000) An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers. Indian journal of medical sciences, 54 (10). pp. 425-31. ISSN 0019-5359 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11262858 11262858
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An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
description It can be concluded that alcohol is definitely harmful to the developing fetus. The effect can manifest in various ways, the most extreme of which is a condition called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). The diagnosis of maternal alcoholism leading onto cases of FAS is difficult due to absence of accurate diagnostic tests. The diagnosis of FAS in a child is easier by a proper examination. There is no specific treatment of FAS in a child. The only management is by institution of corrective and rehabilitative measures. The exact mechanism of the teratogenic action of alcohol is not known. It is probably due to the harmful effect of alcohol on the epiblast layer of the bilaminar germ disc. In the absence of adequate knowledge regarding FAS, not much can be done to remedy the deleterious effects of alcohol. Hence, a word of advice to all pregnant women is to avoid drinking during pregnancy.
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title An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_short An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_full An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_fullStr An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_full_unstemmed An analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
title_sort analysis of the teratagenic effects that could possibly be due to alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.
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