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Higher than usual lithium levels in potable water may raise autism risk: Study

by April 6, 2023, 9:29 am

Because of lithium’s mood-stabilizing effects, some lithium compounds have long been used as a treatment for depression and bipolar disorders. However, there has been debate about whether mothers can safely take lithium during pregnancy amid increasing evidence it is associated with higher risk of miscarriage and cardiac anomalies or defects in newborns. Pregnant women whose […] More
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Narrow opportunity to address a rare disease linked to autism, schizophrenia identified

by April 5, 2023, 7:31 am

In DiGeorge syndrome, the mitochondria are oxygen-starved and lack the energy to make necessary connections. The reason for this disruption can be traced to several genes in the region of chromosome 22, which is deleted in DiGeorge syndrome. The imbalance of having only half of the required amount of these genes, the proteins they encode, […] More
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Lithium In Drinking Water Linked To Possibility Offspring Developing Autism

by April 4, 2023, 8:11 am

The researchers reported that the risk of an autism diagnosis varied directly with lithium levels. More
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World Autism Awareness Day: What Are Joint Attention Skills In Children With Autism

by April 2, 2023, 12:55 pm

It is important to recognise issues with joint attention in those with autism so that it can be looked into and managed at a very early stage More
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Early Diagnosis And Intervention Is Important For Kids With Autism

by April 2, 2023, 5:34 am

Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder More
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Role Does Melatonin Play In Autism? Expert Explains It ALL

by April 2, 2023, 3:50 am

Melatonin is an endogenous neurohormone made in the pineal gland of the brain. It is part of the brain’s internal clock system which tells the body when to go to sleep and when to be awake. Melatonin levels usually begin to rise in the early evening and are highest in the hours after midnight. By […] More
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Autism Awareness Day: 10 common myths about autism spectrum disorder

by April 2, 2023, 3:29 am

Autism, also known as an autism spectrum disorder, is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is the world’s third most common developmental disability which starts showing symptoms usually at the age of 9 months. However, with proper screening and diagnostic methods, most children can be diagnosed by the age of […] More

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