More Research Connects Toxic Metals to the Development of Autism
Study Shows Children with ASD Had Higher Metal Levels in Urine, Blood and Hair Samples A new systematic review suggests that a high body burden of toxic metals is associated with autism. This review consisted of 6 studies and included 425 participants (226 children with autism and 129 controls.) The reviewed studies detailed higher […]
4 Biotech Companies Are Developing New Epilepsy Drugs
New Meds Target Seizures from Happening in the First Place Epilepsy affects approximately 3 million adults and almost a half a million children in the United States. Roughly 30% to 50% of children with autism also suffer with epilepsy. There are a number of anti-seizure drugs on the market, however, 30% of people with the […]
New Biomarker for Autism Discovered in Cerebrospinal Fluid
Biomarker’s Presence Could Establish a Link Between Autism and Epilepsy Scientists from Northwestern Medicine have discovered a new biomarker for autism. Possibly more exciting, these researchers believe that the detection of this novel biomarker provides evidence of a link between autism and epilepsy, which approximately 30% to 50% of children with autism also suffer from. […]
Researchers Call for Federal Agencies and Foundations to Expand Explorations into Environmental Autism Etiology
Team Suggests the Environment Acts in Concert with Genetic Risk Pathways Affecting Neurodevelopment A new commentary and study written by eleven different scientists and clinicians, published in the journal Pediatrics, makes a plea for future autism research to have a greater focus on genetic interactions with environmental exposures. Stating that previous research has linked toxic […]
College Students with ASD at Higher Risk for Physical and Emotional Aggression Victimization
Dating ASD College Students Also at Increased Risk for Partner Abuse Boston University’s School of Public Health has conducted the first study that compares physical, sexual, and emotional aggression victimization among college students with and without autism spectrum disorder. Unfortunately, the research showed college students on the spectrum were at substantially increased risk for both […]
EPA Announces Intention to Support Lead Service Line Removal Regulations
Previous Research Has Linked Lead Exposure and Autism Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that they will begin developing a new regulation to protect citizens from exposure to lead through drinking water. The agency vows to collaborate with local, state and federal agencies to make rapid progress towards the White House’s goal to remove 100% […]
