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Pillay D, Perry V, Ndou R. Alcohol intake during pregnancy reduces offspring bone epiphyseal growth plate chondrocyte proliferation through transforming growth factor β-1 inhibition in the Sprague Dawley rat humerus. Anat Cell Biol 2024; 57:400-407. [PMID: 38817052 PMCID: PMC11424555 DOI: 10.5115/acb.23.313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Intrauterine alcohol exposure delays bone maturation and intensifies osteoporosis and fracture risk. As most studies emphasize the neurological aspects of intrauterine alcohol exposure, there is a lack of research on the implications pertaining to osseous tissue. Previous studies investigated these effects in fetuses, with limited studies on postnatal life. Postnatal studies are crucial since peak bone growth occurs during adolescence. This study aimed at assessing the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the humerus proximal and distal growth plate chondrocytes in 3-week-old rats. Sprague Dawley rats (n=9) were assigned to either the ethanol group (n=3), saline (n=3), and untreated (n=3) group and time-mated. Once pregnant, as confirmed by the presence of a copulation plug, the former 2 groups were treated with 0.015 ml/g of 25.2% ethanol and 0.9% saline. The untreated group received no treatment. The left humeri belonging to 6 pups per group were used. Serial sections were cut with a microtome at 5 μm thickness. These sections were stained with haematoxylin and eosin for assessment of normal morphology or immunolabeled with anti-Ki-67 and transforming growth factor β-1 (TGFβ-1) antibody. Prenatal alcohol exposure adversely effected the growth plate sizes and the number of cells in the proliferative zone. Fewer TGFβ-1 immunopositive and proliferative chondrocytes were found using the anti-Ki-67 antibody. This may explain the growth retardation in offspring exposed to gestational alcohol, showing that gestational alcohol exposure inhibits cell proliferation, aiding the diminished stature.
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- Diana Pillay
- Department of Human Anatomy and Histology, School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histology, School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Histology, School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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Erasmus-Claassen LA, Mpisane N, Williams PP, Browne FA, Myers B, Wechsberg WM, Heber Parry CD, Taylor SN, Washio Y. Participant experiences with a text message and contingency management intervention for alcohol use during pregnancy and lactation in Cape Town, South Africa. RESEARCH SQUARE 2024:rs.3.rs-4900516. [PMID: 39315252 PMCID: PMC11419270 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4900516/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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Background The Western Cape region of South Africa has one of the highest global rates of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), underscoring the urgent need for effective interventions. This qualitative study explores pregnant and lactating participants' perceptions and experiences of a text message and contingency management (CM) intervention. Methods The study involved post-intervention interviews with 10 pregnant participants and 10 post-partum lactating participants. Coding and a thematic analysis approach were applied to the collected data using NVivo 12. Results Four main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) program experiences; (2) intervention components; (3) health behavior change; and (4) recommendations for program improvements. The participants valued financial incentives and health-promoting text messages, noting reduced alcohol consumption. Conclusion The findings highlighted the potential benefits of the intervention in improving individuals' health behaviors. However, logistical barriers and the need for expanded support services were identified, emphasizing the importance of refining intervention strategies in resource-limited settings.
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van der Windt M, Tobi EW, Chidi I, Schoenmakers S, van Rossem L, Steegers-Theunissen RPM, Rousian M. Periconceptional maternal and paternal alcohol consumption and embryonic and fetal development: the Rotterdam periconception cohort. Reprod Biomed Online 2024; 49:104351. [PMID: 39182451 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2024.104351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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RESEARCH QUESTION What is the impact of maternal and paternal alcohol consumption in the periconception period on embryonic and fetal development assessed using three-dimensional ultrasound and virtual reality techniques? DESIGN This prospective observational study was embedded in the Rotterdam periconception cohort (Predict study). Participating women received longitudinal three-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound examinations from week 7 to week 12 of gestation to measure crown-rump length and embryonic volume. Mid-pregnancy fetal size parameters and birth weight were retrieved from medical files. Participants completed a periconception exposure questionnaire and a validated food frequency questionnaire. Linear mixed models were used to analyse the association between parental alcohol consumption, and embryonic and fetal developmental parameters. RESULTS In total, 1141 female and 987 male participants were included in the analyses. Moderate maternal alcohol consumption in the periconception period resulted in a smaller head circumference (β = -1.85, SE = 0.84, P = 0.03), abdominal circumference (β = -2.65, SE = 0.93, P = 0.004), femur length (β = -0.56, SE = 0.22, P = 0.01) and estimated fetal weight (β = -9.36, SE = 4.35, P = 0.03) at 20 weeks of gestation. Paternal alcohol consumption showed significant positive associations, mainly with fetal size parameters (abdominal circumference: β = 0.033, SE = 0.01, P = 0.008; estimated fetal weight: β = 0.131, SE = 0.06, P = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Moderate maternal alcohol consumption is negatively associated with fetal growth parameters. Moreover, alcohol is proven to be a strong teratogen, and its consumption before and during pregnancy should be discouraged in both women and men as it affects several parameters of embryonic and fetal development.
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- M van der Windt
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Bakhireva LN, Ma X, Wiesel A, Wohrer FE, DiDomenico J, Jacobson SW, Roberts MH. Dose-response effect of prenatal alcohol exposure on perinatal outcomes. ALCOHOL, CLINICAL & EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 48:703-714. [PMID: 38554141 DOI: 10.1111/acer.15284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND A better understanding of the effects of lower levels of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), as a common exposure, is needed. The goal of this study was to examine the effects of mild-moderate PAE and episodic binge drinking on perinatal outcomes. METHODS The data were obtained from three prospective cohorts with a combined sample of 281 participants: 125 with PAE and 156 without PAE. Alcohol-related measures included the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, timeline follow-back questionnaires (covering the periconceptional period, mid-gestation, and late gestation), and biomarkers. Absolute alcohol per day (AAD) and per drinking day (AADD), number of binge episodes, and maximum number of drinks in a 24-h period were estimated. Perinatal outcomes included gestational age and anthropometric measures. Data were analyzed using correlation and multivariable regression analysis. RESULTS Among women with PAE, average alcohol consumption across the periconceptional period and pregnancy was 0.37 oz ± 0.74 AA/day (~5 drinks/week). After adjusting for tobacco co-exposure and sociodemographic characteristics, significant associations between all alcohol measures and gestational age at delivery were observed, including cumulative measures of AAD (β = -0.58; 95% CI: -0.98; -0.17) and AADD (β = -0.58; 95% CI: -0.90; -0.26) during pregnancy and the periconceptional period. A significant association between the maximum number of drinks in a 24-h period and birth length percentile (β = -0.70; 95% CI: -1.36; -0.04) was observed in the final model. PAE was associated with lower birth weight percentile in univariate analyses only. CONCLUSIONS Results of this study demonstrate a negative association between mild-moderate PAE and episodic binge drinking with gestational age at delivery and birth length percentile after controlling for other factors. Robust negative effects of PAE, including in the periconceptional period before pregnancy recognition, on duration of gestation highlight the need for primary prevention efforts aimed at PAE in persons of reproductive age.
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- Ludmila N Bakhireva
- College of Pharmacy Substance Use Research and Education Center, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- College of Pharmacy Substance Use Research and Education Center, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- College of Pharmacy Substance Use Research and Education Center, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- College of Pharmacy Substance Use Research and Education Center, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- College of Pharmacy Substance Use Research and Education Center, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- College of Pharmacy Substance Use Research and Education Center, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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Ishitsuka K, Piedvache A, Kobayashi S, Iwama N, Nishimura T, Watanabe M, Metoki H, Iwata H, Miyashita C, Ishikuro M, Obara T, Sakurai K, Rahman MS, Tanaka K, Miyake Y, Horikawa R, Kishi R, Tsuchiya KJ, Mori C, Kuriyama S, Morisaki N. The Population-Attributable Fractions of Small-for-Gestational-Age Births: Results from the Japan Birth Cohort Consortium. Nutrients 2024; 16:186. [PMID: 38257079 PMCID: PMC10820645 DOI: 10.3390/nu16020186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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A fetal growth restriction is related to adverse child outcomes. We investigated risk ratios and population-attributable fractions (PAF) of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants in the Japanese population. Among 28,838 infants from five ongoing prospective birth cohort studies under the Japan Birth Cohort Consortium, two-stage individual-participant data meta-analyses were conducted to calculate risk ratios and PAFs for SGA in advanced maternal age, pre-pregnancy underweight, and smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Risk ratio was calculated using modified Poisson analyses with robust variance and PAF was calculated in each cohort, following common analyses protocols. Then, results from each cohort study were combined by meta-analyses using random-effects models to obtain the overall estimate for the Japanese population. In this meta-analysis, an increased risk (risk ratio, [95% confidence interval of SGA]) was significantly associated with pre-pregnancy underweight (1.72 [1.42-2.09]), gestational weight gain (1.95 [1.61-2.38]), and continued smoking during pregnancy (1.59 [1.01-2.50]). PAF of underweight, inadequate gestational weight gain, and continued smoking during pregnancy was 10.0% [4.6-15.1%], 31.4% [22.1-39.6%], and 3.2% [-4.8-10.5%], respectively. In conclusion, maternal weight status was a major contributor to SGA births in Japan. Improving maternal weight status should be prioritized to prevent fetal growth restriction.
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- Kazue Ishitsuka
- Department of Social Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1, Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-8535, Japan; (A.P.); (N.M.)
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- Department of Social Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1, Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-8535, Japan; (A.P.); (N.M.)
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- Center for Environmental and Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0808, Japan; (S.K.); (H.I.); (C.M.); (R.K.)
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8573, Japan; (N.I.); (M.I.); (T.O.); (S.K.)
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1, Seiryomachi, Sendai 980-8574, Japan
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- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu 431-3192, Japan; (T.N.); (K.J.T.); (M.S.R.)
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan; (M.W.); (C.M.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 1-15-1, Fukumuro, Miyagino-ku, Sendai 983-8536, Japan;
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- Center for Environmental and Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0808, Japan; (S.K.); (H.I.); (C.M.); (R.K.)
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- Center for Environmental and Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0808, Japan; (S.K.); (H.I.); (C.M.); (R.K.)
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8573, Japan; (N.I.); (M.I.); (T.O.); (S.K.)
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8573, Japan; (N.I.); (M.I.); (T.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Metabolic Medicine, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan;
- Department of Bioenvironmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu 431-3192, Japan; (T.N.); (K.J.T.); (M.S.R.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, 10-13 Dogo-Himata, Matsuyama 790-8577, Japan; (K.T.); (Y.M.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, 10-13 Dogo-Himata, Matsuyama 790-8577, Japan; (K.T.); (Y.M.)
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-8535, Japan;
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- Center for Environmental and Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0808, Japan; (S.K.); (H.I.); (C.M.); (R.K.)
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- Research Center for Child Mental Development, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, 1-20-1 Handayama, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu 431-3192, Japan; (T.N.); (K.J.T.); (M.S.R.)
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- Department of Sustainable Health Science, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan; (M.W.); (C.M.)
- Department of Bioenvironmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8573, Japan; (N.I.); (M.I.); (T.O.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Social Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1, Okura, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-8535, Japan; (A.P.); (N.M.)
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