The Safety of Pediatric Use of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen): A Narrative Review of Direct and Indirect Evidence
Esha Patel et al. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and early childhood was accepted as safe in the 1970s, but is now a subject of considerable concern. careful analysis shows that initial acceptance of the drug was based on the false assumption that drug interactions in babies and adults are the same, and on a […]
Parental Autoimmune Diseases Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring
Alexander Keil et al. Background: Autism spectrum disorders are often idiopathic. Stud- ies have suggested associations between immune response and these disorders. We explored associations between parental autoimmune disorders and children’s diagnosis of autism by linking Swedish registries. Methods: Data for each participant were linked across 3 Swedish registries. The study includes 1227 cases and […]
Role of Gut Microbiome in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Therapeutic Regulation
Masuma Afrin Taniya et al. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that affects normal brain development. The recent finding of the microbiota–gut–brain axis indicates the bidirectional connection between our gut and brain, demonstrating that gut microbiota can influence many neurological disorders such as autism. Most autistic patients suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. Many […]
The Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Melissa DeFilippis Complementary alternative medicine (CAM) is used to a greater degree in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), when compared to children and adolescents without this diagnosis. There is limited evidence supporting the use of many of these treatments in ASD, despite their popularity. Current FDA approved medications for ASD target associated […]
Safety and Efficacy of Oral DMSA Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Part A – Medical Results
James B. Adams Background: This study investigated the effect of oral dimercapto succinic acid (DMSA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders ages 3-8 years. Methods: Phase 1 involved 65 children who received one round of DMSA (3 days). Participants who had high urinary excretion of toxic metals were selected to continue on to phase […]
Safety and Efficacy of Oral DMSA Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Part B – Behavioral Results
James B. Adams et al. Background: This study investigated the effects of oral dimercapto succinic acid (DMSA) therapy on the behavioural symptoms of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ages 3-8 years. Methods: Phase 1 involved 65 children with ASD who received one round of DMSA (3 days). Participants who had high urinary excretion of […]
Autism-Heavy Metal Toxicity and Herbal Remedies: A Review
Vijayalakshmi S and K. G. Kripa Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills. Many researches are supportive of the fact that toxic metals increase the symptoms of autism, PDD and ADHD. Current research ascertains the presence of […]
New First-of-Its-Kind Autism Diagnostic Test Examines Child’s Exposure to Environmental Toxins
The Defender Staff Researchers have developed the rst diagnostic test for autism that analyzes environmental exposure history — what researchers call the exposome — to aid in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). StrandDx, developed by New York startup LinusBio, uses a single strand of hair to analyze patterns of hair growth that reflect […]
