Community Shares | Feb 16th
Don’t miss The Autism Community in Action’s Monthly National Virtual Parent Meeting focusing on Gastrointestinal Issues on Sunday February 21st. RSVP here New research using mice models examines prenatal and perinatal exposures to a commonly used flame retardant supports previous epidemiological reports linking the toxic compound to autism. Prenatal exposure to the widely used pesticide […]
Chronic Viral Encephalopathy Mistaken for Schizophrenia
16-Year-Old Boy Lost Psychiatric Symptoms After Antiviral Treatment A recent case report published in the British Medical Journal features the account of a teenage boy who had been experiencing symptoms of paranoid ideation, anxiety, fear and hallucinations for a period of three months. A psychiatric hospital diagnosed the teen with schizophrenia and prescribed the antipsychotic […]
Decreased Phenol Sulfotransferase Linked to Common Autism Biomarker
Hyperserotonemia Has Been Associated with ASD for Decades for Unknown Reasons Until Now Hyperserotonemia is the state of increased whole blood serotonin within the body. The condition is the most replicated biochemical abnormality associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The etiology of this biomarker was poorly understood until now. A new French study published in […]
Another Suramin Study Shows Promise for Treating Core Symptoms of Autism
Research Involved an Intravenous Form of Suramin Called PAX-101 Exciting news surrounding a potential autism medication was delivered from New Jersey last week. PaxMedica, a biopharmaceutical company, announced impressive results from their phase 2 dose-ranging clinical trial investigating their product PAX-101 (IV suramin) as a potential therapeutic to alleviate core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder […]
Most Medical Doctors View the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities as Subpar
Lead Author of New Study Calls Findings, “Very Disturbing” Approximately 12% of Americans have at least one disability. Growing evidence shows that individuals living with disabilities experience healthcare disparities compared to the general population. A new study published in the journal Health Affairs was the first of its kind to examine doctors’ attitudes on treating […]
Chlorpyrifos Use Will Be Revisited by the Biden Administration
The Once Almost Banned Pesticide Remained on the Market During the Trump Administration Chlorpyrifos is a controversial but common pesticide that is used on many different crops, including corn, apples and vegetables. It is among the most toxic pesticides utilized by the farming industry and has been implicated in the development of autism. A previous […]
