New Research Claims Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Is Not Linked to ADHD or Autism Risk
A recent study published in JAMA challenges prior research linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy to increased risks of autism and ADHD in children. By analyzing data from over 2 million Swedish children followed for up to 26 years, the researchers found only a minimal increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders associated with maternal acetaminophen use.
Community Shares | April 22nd 2024
This week’s articles: Recent research reveals that children with ASD associated with genetic folate cycle deficiency (GFCD) show a distinct microbial profile characterized by a high microbial load in their gastrointestinal tract dominated by opportunistic microorganisms; Scientists from the Kennedy Krieger Institute reveals alarming rates of suicidal thoughts among children with autism; The Autism Impact Fund (AIF) has successfully closed its inaugural fund, raising $60 million to support innovative diagnostics and treatments for autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, and other chronic conditions; Documenting Hope Conference is scheduled for November 15-17 at the Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida.
Prenatal Contact with Organophosphates and Organochlorine Associated with ASD-Like Behaviors in Children
A new systematic review has examined the relationship between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and pesticide exposure, considering both human and preclinical studies. This review included 45 human studies and 16 preclinical studies, focusing on various pesticide types like Organophosphates (OP), Organochlorine (OC), Pyrethroid (PT), Neonicotinoid (NN), Carbamate (CM), and mixed exposures.
Children with Cerebral Palsy Face a Fivefold Increased Risk of ASD and a Double Risk of ADHD
A recent nationwide study has revealed a significant link between cerebral palsy and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention/deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
Community Shares | April 15th 2024
This week’s articles:
- A recent study led by researchers at the University of Florida and Linköping University has found a link between disrupted gut flora in early childhood and the later development of ASD, ADHD, communication disorder, and intellectual disability.
- New research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has investigated how air pollution could affect the DNA in sperm from fathers around the time their child was conceived.
- A new JAMA Pediatrics editorial using US Medicaid claims data revealed that children diagnosed with autism or intellectual disability are significantly overrepresented in the foster care system.
- England’s National Health Service (NHS) is facing an overwhelming demand for autism and ADHD assessments and treatments, with their current system being described as “obsolete.”
Research Finds Significantly More Chemicals in Baby Teeth of Children with ASD Compared to Neurotypical Children
Authors Propose Differences in Xenobiotic Metabolism as Cause of Chemical Variances Between Groups Another new study led by researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has analyzed deciduous (baby) teeth from 22 ASD-diagnosed children and 20 typically developing children. Deciduous teeth act as significant indicators of chemical exposure during fetal […]
