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A landmark review of autism therapies has uncovered that there is no strong evidence that alternative treatments work, and they have not been evaluated for safety. The most comprehensive analysis of its kind identified several treatments for autism spectrum disorder that showed promise, though their evidence is still considered weak, according to researchers at Paris Nanterre University, Paris Cité University …

Millions of children with autism could unknowingly be suffering key vitamin deficiencies, research today suggested.  Studies have long shown those with the condition are five times more likely to be picky eaters and have a fear of new foods than typically developing youngsters. But little is still known about the impact of such diets. Now, scientists from Singapore believe almost …

The umbrella review, based on a publicly available protocol (PROSPERO CRD42022296284), was conducted and reported according to relevant guidelines16,17,36, including the U-REACH methodological guidelines18 and the Preferred Reporting Items for Overviews of Reviews (PRIOR) reporting guidelines37. The PRIOR checklist is available in Supplementary Information section 1. Search strategy and eligibility criteria We searched MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL and …

Scientist who linked autism to chemical and pharmaceutical exposures saw her entire division shut down by RFK Jr.  PsyPost Source link

Summary: Researchers have identified hyperactivity in the reticular thalamic nucleus as a driver of autism-like behaviors in mice. This brain region, which gates sensory information, was found to be overactive during stimuli and social interactions, leading to seizures, repetitive behaviors, and social withdrawal. By suppressing this activity with drugs, including one already under investigation for epilepsy, researchers were able to …

Summary: A new study has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy, linking prenatal exposure to higher risks of autism and ADHD. Using the gold-standard Navigation Guide review method, the team analyzed 46 studies with over 100,000 participants, finding that stronger studies more consistently showed a connection. While the evidence does not prove causation, it highlights biological …

A neurochemistry journal has retracted a paper that claimed prenatal vaccine exposure caused autism-like behaviors in rats. The retraction comes more than a year after the paper’s publication and amid criticism of its methodology. The paper, which was originally published 10 January 2024 in Neurochemical Research, purported to show reduced sociability in rats born to mothers that received a human-sized …

Exposure to a toxic metal as far back as childhood could raise the risk of developing dementia later in life, a first-of-its-kind study suggests. Researchers in Canada studied more than 600,000 older US adults who were exposed as children to high levels of lead, a toxic metal linked to autism, infertility and cancer. They found people who grew up in …

RFK Jr. Rescinds Endorsement of Flu Vaccines With Preservative Falsely Linked to Autism  The New York Times RFK Jr. signs off on thimerosal-free flu vaccines, despite no evidence of harm from preservative  CNN RFK Jr. greenlights removing preservative from flu shots  Axios RFK Jr to remove preservative thimerosal from all US vaccines  The Guardian US ends use of flu shots with thimerosal in latest …

The way someone walks could reveal if they have autism, a top health expert has revealed.  Professor Nicole Rinehart, who has worked as a clinical psychologist for the last 20 years and is based out of Australia, says that having an ‘odd gait’ is now listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a supporting diagnostic …