New Webinar on Microbiota Transplant for Adults with Autism from ASU’s Autism/Asperger Research Program
Free Event Takes Place on May 24 & May 30 and Covers Results of Their New Phase 2 Clinical Trial Professors James Adams and Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown along with Dr. Richard Frye will present the results of their Phase 2 clinical trial of Microbiota Transplant Therapy (MTT) for adults with autism in webinars on May 24 […]
Community Shares | May 15th 2023
MapLight Therapeutics is currently seeking patients between the ages of 12 and 45 for their IRIS Phase 2 clinical trial. This study is designed to evaluate the potential impact of their ML-004 compound on the social communication deficits and associated irritability symptoms experienced by individuals with autism. For those interested in participating in this trial, […]
Investigating the Fever Effect on Children with Autism
New Finding Shows Kids Exposed to Maternal Immune Activation and Later GI Dysfunction May Experience Behavioral Improvements During Fever Episodes Israeli scientists recently set out to investigate the intriguing fever effect phenomenon that some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display. When neurotypical people develop a fever, they typically feel achy, tired, and grumpy. However, […]
Early Exposure to Common Insecticide Linked to Increased Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Pyrethroids, Chemicals Used in Homes and Yards, May Not Be as Safe as Once Thought Researchers from the University of Toledo have recently released concerning new findings regarding pyrethroids, a prevalent type of insecticide. Their study indicates that early exposure to these manufactured chemicals could raise the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, in children. […]
Community Shares | May 8th 2023
Results from a new study show that mothers of children with autism had more pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) and bleeding per vaginum (BPV) during the antenatal period. Specifically, the analysis indicated 6.3 times higher odds of having a history of PIH and 7.7 times higher odds of having BPV among mothers of children with autism. Additionally, […]
FDA Approves First Fecal Transplant Pill
Healthy Gut Bacteria Capsule Is a Less Invasive Alternative to Other Fecal Transplants Fecal transplantations are becoming more common in the United States for treating C. difficile infections (C. diff). The procedure restores healthy lower intestine bacteria to assist in keeping gut infections from returning. Fecal transplants are typically performed by collecting feces from a […]
