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Dr Tracey Tsang

Senior Research Fellow
Paediatrics &
Child Health, Children's Hospital, Westmead
Faculty of Medicine and Health

Phone

+61 2 9845 1203

Email

tracey.tsang@sydney.edu.au

Dr. Tracey Tsang is a Senior Research Fellow for the Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, and Manager for the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Australian Registry (FASDAR). Her experience in adolescent health research covers areas including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), obesity, metabolic health, physical activity, martial arts, behaviour, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She has designed and conducted numerous clinical trials, observational, public health and validation studies, and meta-analyses. She was an Assistant Director for the FASD Research Australia Centre of Research Excellence, and served on a number of Scientific Advisory Committees. Her current FASD-related work includes national and international collaborations in areas including: FASD prevalence, prenatal polysubstance exposure, behaviour, neurodevelopmental outcomes, comorbidities, a population follow-up study in a remote Aboriginal community, 2D and 3D assessment of facial dysmorphology, a practice change intervention study, public health messaging, and evaluation of the Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of FASD.

Research interests

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
Prenatal alcohol exposure
Behaviour, well-being, quality of life
Child & adolescent health research
Validation studies
Health outcomes
ADHD
Martial arts
Physical activity
Obesity

Other areas of interest:

Cultural competence
Academic integrity

Current projects

Validating 3D assessment of facial features in children assessed for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (partnership with Curtin Univ. and Univ. Washington)
Where are they now? Longitudinal study of remote Indigenous children: the Bigiswun Kid project
A practice change intervention to increase the provision of antenatal care addressing maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy: A stepped-wedge trial (partnership with Newcastle Univ.)
Characterising facial variations of individuals with genetic and rare diseases and syndromes (partnership with Curtin Univ.)
Precise 3D facial analysis to create facial diagnostic signatures of rare diseases: The Babyface project (partnership with Curtin Univ.)
Evaluation of the Australian Guide to the Diagnosis of FASD and e-Learning Modules
Marulu, The Lililwan ("little ones") Project. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) prevalence study

Themes

Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health, Neurosciences and Mental Health

Keywords

Adolescent health, Alcohol, Child health, Physical activity, Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Approaches

Adolescent, Assessment/Evaluation, Clinical Trials

Publications

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Book Chapters

Tsang, T. (2010). Health benefits associated with Kung Fu training. In Jason E. Warnick and W. Daniel Martin (Eds.), Advancements in the Scientific Study of Combative Sports. Nova Science Publishers.

Journals

Tsang, T., Allen, T., Turner, A., Bowyer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Latimer, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2024). Ophthalmic Findings in Aboriginal Children with High Rates of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: The Lililwan Project. Ophthalmic Epidemiology. [More Information]
Doherty, E., Wiggers, J., Wolfenden, L., Tully, B., Lecathelinais, C., Attia, J., Elliott, E., Dunlop, A., Symonds, I., Rissel, C., Tsang, T., et al (2023). Differential effectiveness of a practice change intervention to improve antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Exploratory subgroup analyses within a randomised stepped-wedge controlled trial. Midwifery, 116. [More Information]
Reid, N., Kent, N., Hewlett, N., Bagley, K., Tsang, T., Goldsbury, S., Williams, R., Akison, L., Holland, L., Vanderpeet, C., Doyle, M., et al (2023). Factors to be considered as part of a holistic assessment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A scoping review. Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. [More Information]
Rice, L., Tsang, T., Carter, E., Hand, M., Davies, J., Thomas, S., Bedford, E., Bear, E., Carter, C., Cannon, L., Elliott, E. (2022). Bigiswun Kid Project: a longitudinal study of adolescents living with high rates of prenatal alcohol exposure, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and early life trauma in remote Australian Aboriginal communities. BMJ Open, 12(4), e058111. [More Information]
Szewczyk, Z., Reeves, P., Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Elliott, E., Wolfenden, L., Tsang, T., Dunlop, A., Searles, A., Wiggers, J. (2022). Cost, cost-consequence and cost-effectiveness evaluation of a practice change intervention to increase routine provision of antenatal care addressing maternal alcohol consumption. Implementation Science, 17(1), 14. [More Information]
Cheung, M., Tsang, T., Watkins, R., Birman, C., Popova, S., Elliott, E. (2022). Ear Abnormalities Among Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Pediatrics, 242, 113-1.20E+18. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Wiggers, J., Attia, J., Wolfenden, L., Dunlop, A., Tully, B., Symonds, I., Rissel, C., et al (2022). Effectiveness of a practice change intervention in reducing alcohol consumption in pregnant women attending public maternity services. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 17(1). [More Information]
Tsang, T., Finlay-Jones, A., Perry, K., Grigg, J., Popova, S., Cheung, M., Bower, C., Tam, P., Jamieson, R., Elliott, E. (2022). Eye Abnormalities in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review. Ophthalmic Epidemiology. [More Information]
Doherty, E., Wiggers, J., Nathan, N., Hall, A., Wolfenden, L., Tully, B., Elliott, E., Attia, J., Dunlop, A., Symonds, I., Tsang, T., et al (2022). Iterative delivery of an implementation support package to increase and sustain the routine provision of antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster trial. BMJ Open, 12(7). [More Information]
Doherty, E., Kingsland, M., Elliott, E., Tully, B., Wolfenden, L., Dunlop, A., Symonds, I., Attia, J., Ward, S., Hunter, M., Tsang, T., et al (2022). Practice change intervention to improve antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: a randomised stepped-wedge controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22(1), 345. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Anderson, A., Tully, B., Crooks, K., Symonds, I., Tremain, D., Dunlop, A., Wiggers, J., Elliott, E. (2022). Predictors of alcohol use during pregnancy in Australian women. Drug and Alcohol Review, 41(1), 171-181. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Anderson, A., Tully, B., Ward, S., Wiggers, J., Elliott, E. (2022). Written information and health professionals are the information sources about alcohol use in pregnancy most often used by pregnant women. Drug and Alcohol Review, 41(7), 1599-1609. [More Information]
Finlay-Jones, A., Elliott, E., Chapman, A., Halliday, J., Jones, H., Kippin, N., Mullan, N., Passmore, H., Reibel, T., Reynolds, N., Tsang, T., et al (2021). It takes a village: Influencing policy and practice to prevent alcohol use in pregnancy and promote better outcomes for individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Population Data Science, 6(1), 1703. [More Information]
Finlay-Jones, A., Symons, M., Tsang, T., Mullan, R., Jones, H., McKenzie, A., Reibel, T., Cannon, L., Birda, B., Bower, C., Elliott, E., et al (2020). Community priority setting for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder research in Australia. International Journal of Population Data Science, 5(3), 5. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Peadon, E., Bower, C., D'Antoine, H., Payne, J., Elliott, E. (2020). Health professionals are the preferred source of information on alcohol use during pregnancy for Australian women: a national survey. Journal of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, 3(1). [More Information]
Griffiths, K., Jurigova, B., Leikauf, J., Palmer, D., Clarke, S., Tsang, T., Teber, E., Kohn, M., Williams, L. (2019). A Signature of Attention-Elicited Electrocortical Activity Distinguishes Response From Non-Response to the Non-Stimulant Atomoxetine in Children and Adolescents With ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23(7), 744-753. [More Information]
Doherty, E., Wiggers, J., Wolfenden, L., Anderson, A., Crooks, K., Dunlop, A., Attia, J., Tsang, T., Elliott, E., Dray, J., et al (2019). Antenatal care for alcohol consumption during pregnancy: pregnant women's reported receipt of care and associated characteristics. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19(1), 1-17. [More Information]
Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Anderson, A., Crooks, K., Tully, B., Tremain, D., Tsang, T., Attia, J., Wolfenden, L., Dunlop, A., Rissel, C., Elliott, E., et al (2018). A practice change intervention to improve antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption by women during pregnancy: research protocol for a randomised stepped-wedge cluster trial. Implementation Science, 13. [More Information]
Zou, L., Huang, T., Tsang, T., Pan, Z., Wang, C., Liu, Y., Sun, L., Wang, H. (2018). Hard martial arts for cognitive function across the lifespan: a systematic review. Health Promotion and Prevention (Archives of Budo), 14, 41-58.
Griffiths, K., Leikauf, J., Tsang, T., Clarke, S., Hermens, D., Efron, D., Williams, L., Kohn, M. (2018). Response inhibition and emotional cognition improved by atomoxetine in children and adolescents with ADHD: The ACTION randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 102, 57-64. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Carmichael Olson, H., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Hand, M., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2017). Behavior in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Remote Australia: A Population-Based Study. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 38(7), 528-537. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Laing-Aiken, Z., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2017). Digital assessment of the fetal alcohol syndrome facial phenotype: reliability and agreement study. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 1(1), 1-7. [More Information]
Doney, R., Lucas, B., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Sauer, K., Howat, P., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2017). Fine motor skills in a population of children in remote Australia with high levels of prenatal alcohol exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. BMC Pediatrics, 17(1), 1-10. [More Information]
Doney, R., Lucas, B., Jirikowic, T., Tsang, T., Watkins, R., Sauer, K., Howat, P., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Elliott, E., et al (2017). Graphomotor skills in children with prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A population-based study in remote Australia. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64(1), 68-78. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Elliott, E. (2017). High global prevalence of alcohol use during pregnancy and fetal alcohol syndrome indicates need for urgent action. The Lancet Global Health, 5(3), e232-e233. [More Information]
E. Leikauf, J., Griffiths, K., Saggar, M., S. Hong, D., Clarke, S., Efron, D., Tsang, T., Hermens, D., Kohn, M., Williams, L. (2017). Identification of biotypes in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a report from a randomized, controlled trial. Personalized medicine in psychiatry, 3, 8-17. [More Information]
Fitzpatrick, J., Latimer, J., Carmichael Olson, H., Carter, M., Oscar, J., Lucas, B., Doney, R., Salter, C., Try, J., Hawkes, G., Fitzpatrick, E., Tsang, T., Ferreira, M., Elliott, E., et al (2017). Prevalence and profile of Neurodevelopment and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) amongst Australian Aboriginal children living in remote communities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 65, 114-126. [More Information]
Griffiths, K., Quintana, D., Hermens, D., Spooner, C., Tsang, T., Clarke, S., Kohn, M. (2017). Sustained attention and heart rate variability in children and adolescents with ADHD. Biological Psychology, 124, 11-20. [More Information]
Lucas, B., Latimer, J., Doney, R., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Hawkes, G., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2016). Gross motor performance in children prenatally exposed to alcohol and living in remote Australia. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 52(8), 814-824. [More Information]
Lucas, B., Doney, R., Latimer, J., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Hawkes, G., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2016). Impairment of motor skills in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in remote Australia: The Lililwan Project. Drug and Alcohol Review, 35(6), 719-727. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Lucas, B., Carmichael Olson, H., Pinto, R., Elliott, E. (2016). Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, FASD, and Child Behavior: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics, 137(3), 1-20. [More Information]
Lucas, B., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Doney, R., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Jirikowic, T., Carmichael Olson, H., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2016). Soft neurological signs and prenatal alcohol exposure: a population-based study in remote Australia. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 58(8), 861-867. [More Information]
Doney, R., Lucas, B., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Sauer, K., Howat, P., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2016). Visual-motor integration, visual perception, and fine motor coordination in a population of children with high levels of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 55, 346-357. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Efron, D., Clarke, S., Clark, C., Lamb, C., Williams, L. (2015). Anxiety in Young People With ADHD: Clinical and Self-Report Outcomes. Journal of Attention Disorders, 19(1), 18-26. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2013). Self-Perception and Attitude Toward Physical Activity in Overweight/Obese Adolescents: The "Martial Fitness" Study. Research in Sports Medicine, 21(1), 37-51. [More Information]
Kohn, M., Tsang, T., Clarke, S. (2012). Efficacy and Safety of Atomoxetine in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics, 6, 95-162. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Hermens, D., Clarke, S., Clark, R., Efron, D., Cranswick, N., Lamb, C., Williams, L. (2011). A randomized controlled trial investigation of a non-stimulant in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ACTION): Rationale and design. Trials, 12(77), 1-11. [More Information]
Williams, L., Tsang, T., Clarke, S., Kohn, M. (2010). An 'integrative neuroscience' perspective on ADHD: linking cognition, emotion, brain and genetic measures with implications for clinical support. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 10(10), 1607-1621. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2010). Kung Fu Training Improves Physical Fitness Measures in Overweight/Obese Adolescents: The "Martial Fitness" Study. International Journal of Obesity, 2010, 672751-1-672751-10. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2009). A Ramdomized controlled trial of Kung Fu training for metabolic health in overweight/obese adolescents: The "Martial Fitness" study. Journal Of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 22(7), 595-607. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2009). A randomised placebo-exercise controlled trial of Kung Fu training for improvements in body composition in overweight/obese adolescents: the "Martial Fitness" study. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 8(1), 97-106.
Tsang, T., Briody, J., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2009). Abdominal fat assessment in adolescents using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Journal Of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 22(9), 781-794. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Orr, R., Lam, P., Comino, E., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2008). Effects of Tai Chi on glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity in older adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomised double-blind sham-exercise-controlled trial. Age and Ageing, 37(1), 64-71. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2008). Health benefits of Kung Fu: A systematic review. Journal of Sports Sciences, 26(12), 1249-1267. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Orr, R., Lam, P., Comino, E., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2007). Health benefits of Tai Chi for older patients with type 2 diabetes: The "Move it for Diabetes Study" - A tandomized controlled trial. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2(3), 429-439. [More Information]
Orr, R., Tsang, T., Lam, P., Comino, E., Singh, F. (2006). A Randomized Controlled Trial of Tai Chi in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Effect on Muscle Power and Contraction Velocity. The Gerontologist, 46(1), 408-408.
Orr, R., Tsang, T., Lam, P., Comino, E., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2006). Mobility impairment in type 2 diabetes: Association with muscle power and effect of Tai Chi intervention. Diabetes Care, 29(9), 2120-2122. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Lam, P., Orr, R., Comino, E., Singh, F. (2005). Health benefits of Tai Chi for Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. The Gerontologist, 45(2), 382-383.

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2024

Tsang, T., Allen, T., Turner, A., Bowyer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Latimer, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2024). Ophthalmic Findings in Aboriginal Children with High Rates of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: The Lililwan Project. Ophthalmic Epidemiology. [More Information]

2023

Doherty, E., Wiggers, J., Wolfenden, L., Tully, B., Lecathelinais, C., Attia, J., Elliott, E., Dunlop, A., Symonds, I., Rissel, C., Tsang, T., et al (2023). Differential effectiveness of a practice change intervention to improve antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Exploratory subgroup analyses within a randomised stepped-wedge controlled trial. Midwifery, 116. [More Information]
Reid, N., Kent, N., Hewlett, N., Bagley, K., Tsang, T., Goldsbury, S., Williams, R., Akison, L., Holland, L., Vanderpeet, C., Doyle, M., et al (2023). Factors to be considered as part of a holistic assessment for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A scoping review. Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. [More Information]

2022

Rice, L., Tsang, T., Carter, E., Hand, M., Davies, J., Thomas, S., Bedford, E., Bear, E., Carter, C., Cannon, L., Elliott, E. (2022). Bigiswun Kid Project: a longitudinal study of adolescents living with high rates of prenatal alcohol exposure, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and early life trauma in remote Australian Aboriginal communities. BMJ Open, 12(4), e058111. [More Information]
Szewczyk, Z., Reeves, P., Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Elliott, E., Wolfenden, L., Tsang, T., Dunlop, A., Searles, A., Wiggers, J. (2022). Cost, cost-consequence and cost-effectiveness evaluation of a practice change intervention to increase routine provision of antenatal care addressing maternal alcohol consumption. Implementation Science, 17(1), 14. [More Information]
Cheung, M., Tsang, T., Watkins, R., Birman, C., Popova, S., Elliott, E. (2022). Ear Abnormalities Among Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Journal of Pediatrics, 242, 113-1.20E+18. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Wiggers, J., Attia, J., Wolfenden, L., Dunlop, A., Tully, B., Symonds, I., Rissel, C., et al (2022). Effectiveness of a practice change intervention in reducing alcohol consumption in pregnant women attending public maternity services. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 17(1). [More Information]
Tsang, T., Finlay-Jones, A., Perry, K., Grigg, J., Popova, S., Cheung, M., Bower, C., Tam, P., Jamieson, R., Elliott, E. (2022). Eye Abnormalities in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review. Ophthalmic Epidemiology. [More Information]
Doherty, E., Wiggers, J., Nathan, N., Hall, A., Wolfenden, L., Tully, B., Elliott, E., Attia, J., Dunlop, A., Symonds, I., Tsang, T., et al (2022). Iterative delivery of an implementation support package to increase and sustain the routine provision of antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: Study protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster trial. BMJ Open, 12(7). [More Information]
Doherty, E., Kingsland, M., Elliott, E., Tully, B., Wolfenden, L., Dunlop, A., Symonds, I., Attia, J., Ward, S., Hunter, M., Tsang, T., et al (2022). Practice change intervention to improve antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: a randomised stepped-wedge controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 22(1), 345. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Anderson, A., Tully, B., Crooks, K., Symonds, I., Tremain, D., Dunlop, A., Wiggers, J., Elliott, E. (2022). Predictors of alcohol use during pregnancy in Australian women. Drug and Alcohol Review, 41(1), 171-181. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Anderson, A., Tully, B., Ward, S., Wiggers, J., Elliott, E. (2022). Written information and health professionals are the information sources about alcohol use in pregnancy most often used by pregnant women. Drug and Alcohol Review, 41(7), 1599-1609. [More Information]

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2021

Finlay-Jones, A., Elliott, E., Chapman, A., Halliday, J., Jones, H., Kippin, N., Mullan, N., Passmore, H., Reibel, T., Reynolds, N., Tsang, T., et al (2021). It takes a village: Influencing policy and practice to prevent alcohol use in pregnancy and promote better outcomes for individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Population Data Science, 6(1), 1703. [More Information]

2020

Finlay-Jones, A., Symons, M., Tsang, T., Mullan, R., Jones, H., McKenzie, A., Reibel, T., Cannon, L., Birda, B., Bower, C., Elliott, E., et al (2020). Community priority setting for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder research in Australia. International Journal of Population Data Science, 5(3), 5. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Peadon, E., Bower, C., D'Antoine, H., Payne, J., Elliott, E. (2020). Health professionals are the preferred source of information on alcohol use during pregnancy for Australian women: a national survey. Journal of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, 3(1). [More Information]

2019

Griffiths, K., Jurigova, B., Leikauf, J., Palmer, D., Clarke, S., Tsang, T., Teber, E., Kohn, M., Williams, L. (2019). A Signature of Attention-Elicited Electrocortical Activity Distinguishes Response From Non-Response to the Non-Stimulant Atomoxetine in Children and Adolescents With ADHD. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23(7), 744-753. [More Information]
Doherty, E., Wiggers, J., Wolfenden, L., Anderson, A., Crooks, K., Dunlop, A., Attia, J., Tsang, T., Elliott, E., Dray, J., et al (2019). Antenatal care for alcohol consumption during pregnancy: pregnant women's reported receipt of care and associated characteristics. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19(1), 1-17. [More Information]

2018

Kingsland, M., Doherty, E., Anderson, A., Crooks, K., Tully, B., Tremain, D., Tsang, T., Attia, J., Wolfenden, L., Dunlop, A., Rissel, C., Elliott, E., et al (2018). A practice change intervention to improve antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption by women during pregnancy: research protocol for a randomised stepped-wedge cluster trial. Implementation Science, 13. [More Information]
Zou, L., Huang, T., Tsang, T., Pan, Z., Wang, C., Liu, Y., Sun, L., Wang, H. (2018). Hard martial arts for cognitive function across the lifespan: a systematic review. Health Promotion and Prevention (Archives of Budo), 14, 41-58.
Griffiths, K., Leikauf, J., Tsang, T., Clarke, S., Hermens, D., Efron, D., Williams, L., Kohn, M. (2018). Response inhibition and emotional cognition improved by atomoxetine in children and adolescents with ADHD: The ACTION randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 102, 57-64. [More Information]

2017

Tsang, T., Carmichael Olson, H., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Hand, M., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2017). Behavior in Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Remote Australia: A Population-Based Study. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 38(7), 528-537. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Laing-Aiken, Z., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2017). Digital assessment of the fetal alcohol syndrome facial phenotype: reliability and agreement study. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 1(1), 1-7. [More Information]
Doney, R., Lucas, B., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Sauer, K., Howat, P., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2017). Fine motor skills in a population of children in remote Australia with high levels of prenatal alcohol exposure and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. BMC Pediatrics, 17(1), 1-10. [More Information]
Doney, R., Lucas, B., Jirikowic, T., Tsang, T., Watkins, R., Sauer, K., Howat, P., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Elliott, E., et al (2017). Graphomotor skills in children with prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: A population-based study in remote Australia. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 64(1), 68-78. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Elliott, E. (2017). High global prevalence of alcohol use during pregnancy and fetal alcohol syndrome indicates need for urgent action. The Lancet Global Health, 5(3), e232-e233. [More Information]
E. Leikauf, J., Griffiths, K., Saggar, M., S. Hong, D., Clarke, S., Efron, D., Tsang, T., Hermens, D., Kohn, M., Williams, L. (2017). Identification of biotypes in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, a report from a randomized, controlled trial. Personalized medicine in psychiatry, 3, 8-17. [More Information]
Fitzpatrick, J., Latimer, J., Carmichael Olson, H., Carter, M., Oscar, J., Lucas, B., Doney, R., Salter, C., Try, J., Hawkes, G., Fitzpatrick, E., Tsang, T., Ferreira, M., Elliott, E., et al (2017). Prevalence and profile of Neurodevelopment and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) amongst Australian Aboriginal children living in remote communities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 65, 114-126. [More Information]
Griffiths, K., Quintana, D., Hermens, D., Spooner, C., Tsang, T., Clarke, S., Kohn, M. (2017). Sustained attention and heart rate variability in children and adolescents with ADHD. Biological Psychology, 124, 11-20. [More Information]

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2016

Lucas, B., Latimer, J., Doney, R., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Hawkes, G., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2016). Gross motor performance in children prenatally exposed to alcohol and living in remote Australia. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 52(8), 814-824. [More Information]
Lucas, B., Doney, R., Latimer, J., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Hawkes, G., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2016). Impairment of motor skills in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in remote Australia: The Lililwan Project. Drug and Alcohol Review, 35(6), 719-727. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Lucas, B., Carmichael Olson, H., Pinto, R., Elliott, E. (2016). Prenatal Alcohol Exposure, FASD, and Child Behavior: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics, 137(3), 1-20. [More Information]
Lucas, B., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Doney, R., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Jirikowic, T., Carmichael Olson, H., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2016). Soft neurological signs and prenatal alcohol exposure: a population-based study in remote Australia. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 58(8), 861-867. [More Information]
Doney, R., Lucas, B., Watkins, R., Tsang, T., Sauer, K., Howat, P., Latimer, J., Fitzpatrick, J., Oscar, J., Carter, M., Elliott, E. (2016). Visual-motor integration, visual perception, and fine motor coordination in a population of children with high levels of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 55, 346-357. [More Information]

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2015

Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Efron, D., Clarke, S., Clark, C., Lamb, C., Williams, L. (2015). Anxiety in Young People With ADHD: Clinical and Self-Report Outcomes. Journal of Attention Disorders, 19(1), 18-26. [More Information]

2013

Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2013). Self-Perception and Attitude Toward Physical Activity in Overweight/Obese Adolescents: The "Martial Fitness" Study. Research in Sports Medicine, 21(1), 37-51. [More Information]

2012

Kohn, M., Tsang, T., Clarke, S. (2012). Efficacy and Safety of Atomoxetine in the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics, 6, 95-162. [More Information]

2011

Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Hermens, D., Clarke, S., Clark, R., Efron, D., Cranswick, N., Lamb, C., Williams, L. (2011). A randomized controlled trial investigation of a non-stimulant in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ACTION): Rationale and design. Trials, 12(77), 1-11. [More Information]

2010

Williams, L., Tsang, T., Clarke, S., Kohn, M. (2010). An 'integrative neuroscience' perspective on ADHD: linking cognition, emotion, brain and genetic measures with implications for clinical support. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 10(10), 1607-1621. [More Information]
Tsang, T. (2010). Health benefits associated with Kung Fu training. In Jason E. Warnick and W. Daniel Martin (Eds.), Advancements in the Scientific Study of Combative Sports. Nova Science Publishers.
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2010). Kung Fu Training Improves Physical Fitness Measures in Overweight/Obese Adolescents: The "Martial Fitness" Study. International Journal of Obesity, 2010, 672751-1-672751-10. [More Information]

2009

Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2009). A Ramdomized controlled trial of Kung Fu training for metabolic health in overweight/obese adolescents: The "Martial Fitness" study. Journal Of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 22(7), 595-607. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2009). A randomised placebo-exercise controlled trial of Kung Fu training for improvements in body composition in overweight/obese adolescents: the "Martial Fitness" study. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 8(1), 97-106.
Tsang, T., Briody, J., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2009). Abdominal fat assessment in adolescents using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Journal Of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 22(9), 781-794. [More Information]

2008

Tsang, T., Orr, R., Lam, P., Comino, E., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2008). Effects of Tai Chi on glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity in older adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomised double-blind sham-exercise-controlled trial. Age and Ageing, 37(1), 64-71. [More Information]
Tsang, T., Kohn, M., Chow, C., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2008). Health benefits of Kung Fu: A systematic review. Journal of Sports Sciences, 26(12), 1249-1267. [More Information]

2007

Tsang, T., Orr, R., Lam, P., Comino, E., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2007). Health benefits of Tai Chi for older patients with type 2 diabetes: The "Move it for Diabetes Study" - A tandomized controlled trial. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2(3), 429-439. [More Information]

2006

Orr, R., Tsang, T., Lam, P., Comino, E., Singh, F. (2006). A Randomized Controlled Trial of Tai Chi in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Effect on Muscle Power and Contraction Velocity. The Gerontologist, 46(1), 408-408.
Orr, R., Tsang, T., Lam, P., Comino, E., Fiatarone Singh, M. (2006). Mobility impairment in type 2 diabetes: Association with muscle power and effect of Tai Chi intervention. Diabetes Care, 29(9), 2120-2122. [More Information]

2005

Tsang, T., Lam, P., Orr, R., Comino, E., Singh, F. (2005). Health benefits of Tai Chi for Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. The Gerontologist, 45(2), 382-383.

Selected Grants

2020

The Bigiswun Kid Project, Rice L, Elliott E, Tsang T, Kimberly Brain and Mind Foundation Inc./Research Grant
Improving the lives of adolescents in remote indigenous communities: Bigiswun Kid Project, Elliott E, Rice L, Tsang T, Healthway (Western Australian Health Promotion Foundation)/Health Promotion Research Project Grants
Improving the lives of adolescents in remote indigenous communities: The Bigiswun Kid Project, Rice L, Tsang T, Elliott E, Ian Potter Foundation/Medical Research

2019

Bigiswun Kid Project - Travel Support, Rice L, Tsang T, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)/Centres of Research Excellence

2017

Longitudinal study of wellbeing and quality of life in remote Indigenous youth: the Bigiswun Kid Project, Elliott E, Tsang T, Australian Rotary Health/Mental Health Research Grants

In the media

- 24 July 2023: "Written information and health professionals are top sources on alcohol and pregnancy" - FASD Hub Australia
(https://www.fasdhub.org.au/research-and-publications/research-news/Info-sources-used-by-women/)

- 22 Aug 2017: "Call to combat fetal alcohol syndrome" - Nine News Online (http://www.9news.com.au/health/2017/08/22/01/02/call-to-combat-fetal-alcohol-syndrome)

- 22 Aug 2017: "Call to combat fetal alcohol syndrome" - SBS (http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/08/22/call-combat-fetal-alcohol-syndrome)

- 28 Jun 2017: "Study confirms long-term foetal alcohol effects" - National Indigenous Times (http://nit.com.au/study-confirms-long-term-foetal-alcohol-effects/)

- 16 Jun 2017: "Responding to fetal alcohol impacts in children" - USYD Press Release (http://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2017/06/16/responding-to-impacts-of-fetal-alcohol-disorder-in-children.html)

- 23 Feb 2016: "Research pinpoints devastating impacts of fetal alcohol syndrome" - USYD Press Release (https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/02/23/research-pinpoints-devastating-impacts-of-fetal-alcohol-syndrome.html)

Faculty of Medicine and Health

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