Australian-first guidelines give five-point checklist for diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Variations in symptoms have historically made the condition difficult to define.
The NHMRC has approved the first guidelines on diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, setting a minimum prenatal alcohol exposure threshold of two standard drinks a week.
Because fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) lacked biomarkers or consistent symptoms, there had been no international consensus on diagnostic criteria, lead author Dr Natasha Reid (PhD) told AusDoc.
