autism – The Causes of Autism

May 26, 2023

Pesticides

Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Lower IQ: Findings from A California Study

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A study examining the associations between prenatal pesticide exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes reveals adverse effects on children’s performance on developmental assessments, IQ scores, and attention measures. California-based studies have reported links between organophosphates and autism, Parkinson’s disease, and neural tube defects. The findings highlight the potential impact of agricultural pesticide use on children’s cognitive development.…
May 16, 2023

Methylation, oxidative stress

Metabolic Profile of Children with Autism: Implications for Oxidative Stress and Methylation

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This study explores the metabolic profile of children with autism and investigates the potential of targeted nutritional interventions to improve their metabolic imbalances. The findings suggest that autistic children may have an increased vulnerability to oxidative stress and a reduced capacity for methylation, which could contribute to the development and clinical manifestation of autism. The…
April 29, 2023

Gastrointestinal Issues, Severity of Autism

Study Finds Link Between Autism Severity and Gastrointestinal Health

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Who are the remarkable authors, what is the title of the study, and what year was it published? Authors: James B. Adams, Leah J. Johansen, Linda D. Powell, David Quig, and Robert A. Rubin Title: Gastrointestinal flora and gastrointestinal status in children with autism–comparisons to typical children and correlation with autism severity. BMC Gastroenterology 2011,…
April 26, 2023

C-Section + General Anesthesia

Study Finds Link Between Autism and General Anesthesia During C-Section Delivery

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A study investigated the association between autism and the type of anesthesia given during childbirth. Researchers analyzed two types of anesthesia, general anesthesia (GA) and regional anesthesia (RA). Findings suggest that babies delivered by Cesarean section (C-section) with general anesthesia (GA) had a 52% higher risk of developing autism than those delivered vaginally or by…
April 9, 2023

Vaccination

Study Analyzing the Health Outcomes of Fully, Partially, and Unvaccinated Children

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This study analyzed the health outcomes of fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated, and completely unvaccinated children born between 1998 and 2016 from three US pediatric medical practices. The study evaluates the incidence of severe allergies, autism, gastrointestinal disorders, asthma, ADD/ADHD, and chronic ear infections among these populations and investigates the correlation between vaccination status and these…
April 6, 2023

Selenium, Treatments

Selenium Supplementation for Autism: A Study on BTBR Mice

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This study investigates the potential therapeutic effects of selenium supplementation on autism-like behaviors, oxidative stress, inflammation, and gene expression in a mouse model of autism. Using BTBR and C57BL/6 (B6) mice as an autism disease model, the research explores the effects of sodium selenite treatment on cognitive function, social behavior, repetitive stereotyped behavior, inflammation, oxidative…
April 1, 2023

Antimony, Cadmium, Lead, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, Thallium, Tin, Zinc

2023- Analysis of whole blood and urine trace elements in children with autism spectrum disorders and autistic behaviors

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The study aims to explore the levels of trace elements in the whole blood and urine samples of autistic children and compare them to sex-and age-matched typical development children. The study also attempts to investigate the possible relationship between trace elements levels and autistic behaviors in children with ASD to explore the etiology of ASD…
March 29, 2023

Nitrogen Oxides

2019- Prenatal exposure to air pollution as a potential risk factor for autism and adhd

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The study examines the potential link between prenatal exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study was conducted using data from a Swedish epidemiological database of over 48,000 children born in the Malmö-Lund-Trelleborg region of Southern Sweden between 1999 and 2009. The study found…
March 22, 2023

Genetics, Mercury

2021- Study suggests GSTP1 gene interacts with mercury exposure in children with autism

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This study investigates the possible environmental and genetic factors that contribute to autism in Jamaican children. Researchers examined the effects of heavy metal exposure, specifically mercury, and the influence of three GST genes (GSTP1, GSTT1, and GSTM1) on autism. By analyzing socio-demographic and food consumption patterns in children with autism and typically developing controls, this…
March 15, 2023

Microplastics

2022- Pre/post-natal exposure to microplastic as a potential risk factor for autism spectrum disorder

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In this study, the authors hypothesized that microplastic exposure may be a risk factor for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To test this hypothesis, they used mouse models to examine the accumulation of polyethylene (PE) in the brains of mice and assess the behavioral effects at different life stages. They found that exposure to PE lead…