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Prevalence of microcephaly in an Australian population-based birth defects register, 1980–2015

This study set out to describe the prevalence and characteristics of microcephaly in a geographically defined Australian population. The authors identified a high proportion of cases without known cause, highlighting the need for clinicians to carefully investigate all possibilities, including emerging infections.
  • Publishing Date:

    1 May, 2017

  • Journal Name:

    The Medical Journal of Australia

  • Authors:

    Michele Hansen, Paul K. Armstrong, Carol Bower, Gareth S. Baynam

Profile of children diagnosed with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A retrospective chart review

The aim of the current study was to report on the diagnostic profile of a group of children who attended the service, to document the extent to which there were comorbid diagnoses and to provide information on the neurocognitive functioning of the children.
  • Publishing Date:

    23 March, 2017

  • Journal Name:

    Drug and Alcohol Review

  • Authors:

    Natasha Reid, Doug Shelton, Judith Warner, Frances O'Callaghan, Sharon Dawe

Alcohol consumption by breastfeeding mothers: Frequency, correlates and infant outcomes

There is limited research regarding the effects of alcohol consumption by breastfeeding mothers on infant development. This study examined the frequency, correlates and outcomes of alcohol use during breastfeeding.
  • Publishing Date:

    13 March, 2017

  • Journal Name:

    Drug and Alcohol Review

  • Authors:

    Judy Wilson, Rui Yang Tay, Clare McCormack, Steve Allsop, Jake Najman, Lucy Burns, Craig A. Olsson, Elizabeth Elliott, Sue Jacobs, Richard P. Mattick, Delyse Hutchinson

Prenatal Alcohol Consumption Between Conception and Recognition of Pregnancy

The purpose of this study was to examine prevalence and predictors of alcohol consumption by women prior to awareness of their pregnancy, and trajectories of change to alcohol use following pregnancy recognition.
  • Publishing Date:

    24 January, 2017

  • Journal Name:

    Alcohol clinical and experimental research

  • Authors:

    Clare McCormack, Delyse Hutchinson, Lucy Burns, Judy Wilson, Elizabeth Elliott, Steve Allsop, Jake Najman, Sue Jacobs, Larissa Rossen, Craig Olsson, Richard Mattick

Neuropsychological Aspects of Prevention and Intervention for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Australia

A multidisciplinary model in the implementation of FASD prevention, diagnosis and therapy approaches is considered best practice. A key challenge for Australian clinicians, policy makers and researchers is to collaborate on a coordinated, national response to FASD that is data-driven and aligned with international guidelines and study protocols.
  • Publishing Date:

    30 December, 2016

  • Journal Name:

    Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology

  • Authors:

    James P. Fitzpatrick, Carmella F. Pestell

The development of a culturally appropriate school based intervention for Australian Aboriginal children living in remote communities: A formative evaluation of the Alert ProgramĀ® intervention

This study describes the development of a pilot school-based Alert Program targeted to assist self-regulation in Aboriginal children affected by FASD.
  • Publishing Date:

    13 December, 2016

  • Journal Name:

    Australian Occupational Therapy Journal

  • Authors:

    Bree Wagner, James Fitzpatrick, Martyn Symons, Tracy Jirikowic, Donna Cross, Jane Latimer

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