Pre-Pregnancy Maternal Cardiovascular Diseases Tied to an Increased Risk of ADHD and ASD in Offspring
While Paternal Cardiovascular Disease Did Not Show an Elevated Risk A recent cohort study involving nearly 3.6 million children born in Sweden or Canada has explored the association between pre-pregnancy maternal cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the risks of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring. The findings revealed that pre-pregnancy maternal CVD […]
Community Shares | January 8th 2024
Prominent autism researcher Dr. Robert Naviaux and his colleagues from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a connection between cellular metabolism and depression. Analyzing blood samples from 99 participants with treatment-resistant depression and suicidal thoughts, the study found specific compounds that could serve as biomarkers for identifying those at higher […]
New Research Shows Children with ASD Have Increased Hg Levels in Whole Blood, Red Blood Cells and Plasma
A new meta-analysis has explored the potential connection between mercury (Hg) exposure and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The analysis revealed that patients with autism had higher Hg levels in their whole blood, red blood cells (RBCs), and plasma compared to neurotypical children. However, levels of Hg in hair and urine remained similar between the two groups.
AI Test Examing Retinas Correctly Identifies 100% of Cases of Autism
A Korean study has discovered that an artificial intelligence (AI) system can correctly identify children with autism by examining images of their retinas. This recent research found that the optic disc area is a significant region for ASD screening and that retinal alterations could be a potential biomarker for the disorder.
Community Shares | January 1st 2024
A new study has explored the association between common immune-mediated and cardiometabolic conditions during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. The results showed that asthma and obesity were independently associated with a higher likelihood of child ASD. Women with both asthma and obesity had substantially more chances of delivering infants who were later diagnosed with […]
New Research Shows that Deep-Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive Function in People with TBIs
Earlier Treatment Studies Demonstrated Improvements in Chronic Depression A small, phase 1 clinical trial has shown that deep-brain stimulation via implanted electrodes can improve cognitive function in individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injuries years or decades earlier. The current trial’s design included placing electrodes in the brains of five individuals with moderate to severe […]
