October 24, 2022
- A recent review has summarized the current knowledge regarding phthalate migration from medical devices used during different medical procedures and the possible impacts of these exposures on patient health. This review was particularly concerned with premature infants’ exposure to phthalates in intensive care units due to constant contact with feeding tubes, endotracheal tubes, and umbilical catheters. Significantly higher concentrations of urinary phthalates have been found in premature infants than in full-term infants. In the past, phthalate exposure has been linked to autism.
- The Brain Foundation is hosting Synchrony 2022 on December 2-4 in Pleasanton, California. The foundation states that Synchrony is the first and only international symposium on translational research that brings together academia, biotech, pharmaceutical companies, and venture partners from around the world with the mission to improve the health and quality of people with autism.
- Daniel Svoboda is a talented artist with autism who is currently selling handmade, hand-painted ceramic Christmas ornaments for the upcoming holiday season. Contact Daniel through the direct message feature on Facebook for more information about his charming decorations.
- Documenting Hope will interview Dr. Nancy O’Hara about PANS/PANDAS and Basal Ganglia Encephalitis on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. In this free webinar, Dr. O’Hara will look at what causes these conditions, how to test for them, what treatments are available, and why so many kids are suffering from these illnesses.
