Articles related to AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD)

Prenatal exposure to medications that inhibit sterol biosynthesis was associated with higher rates of autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in a 6.14-million-record retrospective analysis.

“There are a lot of people with autism who don’t have a folate deficiency, and there are a lot of people with a folate deficiency who don’t have autism.” — Ben Rein, PhD

“It’s essentially the same as proving that it’s OK for babies to play with matches, but only if there’s nothing flammable in the area and they’re wearing fireproof clothing.” – William Parker, on over-adjustment in sibling studies

“If acetaminophen is the safest among available options but pregnant women are advised to avoid it because of the risk of ASD and ADHD in exposed offspring, then they are caught between a rock and a hard place.”

“The data on leucovorin isn’t very strong… At best it can be mildly beneficial in some patients with autism. It’s not going to cure it. It’s just going to cause a massive headache for rheumatologists since they actually need to prescribe leucovorin to people with RA on methotrexate who can’t tolerate folic acid.” —Family medicine physician

Given the widespread use of this medication, even a small increase in risk could have major public health implications.