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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder …
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… Fetal Ultrasound On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Fetal ultrasound is a test done during pregnancy that uses … the first trimester to look for birth defects, such as Down syndrome . The first-trimester screening test uses …
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… Alcohol use Last updated August 19, 2024 Overview Alcohol has both immediate and long-term effects on your … Drinking alcohol during this time puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). To learn more, visit …
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… Alcohol and aging Last updated July 10, 2024 Research shows that drinking alcohol can contribute to chronic diseases, including cancer … some heart conditions. On this page: Overview Effects of alcohol on aging bodies Alcohol and medication Alcohol and …
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… Alcohol Withdrawal On this page: What is alcohol withdrawal? If you drink alcohol regularly and then cut down on how much you drink or …
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… Diabetes and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview People who have diabetes need to be more careful with alcohol. Before you drink, consider a few things: Is your diabetes well controlled? Do you know how drinking alcohol can affect you? Do you have high blood pressure, …
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… Fetal Heart Monitoring On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Test Overview Electronic fetal heart monitoring is done during pregnancy, labour, and … heart rate and your contractions. Why It Is Done External fetal heart monitoring This type of monitoring is done to: …
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… Fetal Fibronectin Test On this page: Overview Related … inflammation can also stimulate the amnion cells to produce fetal fibronectin, a protein. Fetal fibronectin testing is sometimes done when someone has …
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… Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy On this page: Overview Overview Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use . It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The …
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… Sugar Alcohols On this page: Overview Overview Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener. They are used in foods … foods, such as berries and fruits. Common names for sugar alcohols are erythritol, glycerol, isomalt, lactitol, …