Community Shares | December 12th 2022
A randomized clinical trial has discovered that oral butyrate can effectively treat pediatric obesity. This trial involved two groups of overweight children ages 5 to 17. A treatment group was given a daily oral butyrate supplement, while the control group was provided a placebo. At the end of the six-month trial, body mass index (BMI) […]
Individuals with ASD and Exceptional Cognitive Abilities Are at a Higher Risk of Suicidal Ideation
Higher IQ Is a Protective Factor Against Suicidal Behavior for Neurotypical Individuals but Not for Those on the Spectrum A study from the University of Iowa that utilized multiple estimates of intellectual capacity (clinical, behaviorally predicted, and polygenic propensity) has determined that higher cognitive ability is significantly associated with more suicidal thoughts in children with […]
Severe Bacterial Infections Linked to Major Mental Disorders in Children
Streptococcus Was Associated with 6 Mental Disorders, ADHD Linked to 8 Bacterial Infections A nationwide longitudinal study from Taiwan recently investigated the association between severe bacterial infections and the risk of subsequent major mental disorders (MMDs) in children and adolescents. This research also examined the link between bacterial infections and exposure to psychotropic medications during […]
Community Shares | December 5th 2022
According to a recent review, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) may be a valuable intervention for treating maladaptive neural plasticity. Several pediatric neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders such as ASD, ADHD, disruptive behavioral disorder, and stress-related disorder could be associated with or have roots in maladaptive neural plasticity. This review concludes that the non-invasive taVNS […]
Children Delivered by Cesarean Section Have a Higher Risk of ADHD, ASD, and Intellectual Disability
Cesarean Delivery’s Impact on the Infant Gut Microbiome Could Elevate Risk A new population-based study has investigated the neurodevelopmental risks of children delivered by Cesarean section (CS) compared to those born via vaginal delivery (VD). Specifically, this study examined the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disabilities among children born […]
Maternal Infections During Pregnancy Can Adversely Affect Offspring’s Cognitive Development
Third Trimester Infection-Exposed Children Exhibited Decreased Verbal & IQ Scores at Ages 4 and 8 Previous research has linked maternal infections during pregnancy to children’s deleterious neurodevelopmental and cognitive outcomes. However, these earlier studies did not determine whether infections that occur at specific gestational periods can affect these cognitive outcomes. Now, a new study has […]
