Autism
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<ѻýҕl>NICU Survivors May See Higher Autism Ratesѻýҕl>
AUSTIN, Texas -- Autism spectrum disorder incidence was significantly higher in babies who spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit, versus the general population, and was often accompanied by comorbidities, researchers said here.
Nov 02, 2013
<ѻýҕl>Parents Often Miss Subtle Autism Signsѻýҕl>
The symptoms of autism tend to emerge in children after 6 months of age, with a loss of social and communications skills that is more common and more subtle than previously thought, according to a new study that questions previous assumptions about the progression of the condition.
Mar 02, 2010
<ѻýҕl>McCain Cites 'Strong Evidence' of Link Between Vaccines and Autismѻýҕl>
WASHINGTON -- Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican candidate for president, has given credibility to "strong evidence" of a link between autism and thimerosal in childhood vaccines. He cited "divided scientific opinion" on the matter.
Mar 05, 2008