Prenatal Exposure to Lead Negatively Affects the Gut Microbiome in Childhood
Study’s Authors Identify the Second Trimester as a Critical Exposure Window New research from the Icahn School of Medicine analyzed pilot microbiome data from the Programming Research in Obesity, Growth, Environment and Social Stressors (PROGRESS) cohort based in Mexico City to examine associations between prenatal lead (Pb) exposure and gut microbiome composition and function in […]
Community Shares | July 24th 2023
A study conducted by researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine found that community-based primary care providers (PCPs) who receive specialty training can accurately diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in most cases. The research evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of the Early Autism Evaluation (EAE) Hub system, a statewide network in Indiana that provides specialized training […]
Study Reveals “Definitive Association” Between Gut Microbiome and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors Do Not Believe an Altered Microbiome Causes Autism, Suggests a Statistical Correlation between the Two Conditions A groundbreaking study featured in the scientific journal Nature Neuroscience claims to have found a “definitive association” between temporal changes in gut microbiome composition and traits and symptoms exhibited in those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A team […]
Children with Autism Experience Memory Challenges that Go Beyond Social Recall
Recall Issues Linked to Distinct Brain Wiring Problems Could Also Affect School Work New research from the Stanford School of Medicine sheds light on memory difficulties experienced by children with autism. The study found that compared to their peers, kids on the spectrum struggled to manage memory tasks, including recalling faces, words and other types […]
Community Shares | July 17th 2023
The results of a new study published in Pediatrics provide further evidence of a significant co-occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Gender Dysphoria (GD) in pediatric populations. The current study identified significant demographic differences in co-occurrence rates using electronic medical records. The authors reported sex, race, and insurance type, indicating potential disparities in ASD […]
Lower Birth Weight for Twins Linked to Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Association Discovered in Identical Twins Only, Not in Fraternal Twins A recent Swedish case-control study discovered that lower birth weight was significantly associated with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs), such as autism and intellectual disability (ID), among monozygotic twins. However, the same association was not found in dizygotic twins. Within the monozygotic pairs, the twin with a […]
