2 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that patients with autism spectrum disorder have a higher risk of developing alopecia areata compared to those without ASD, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
January 2024 in “Pediatrics International” In this case study, a 6-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder developed iodine deficiency hypothyroidism due to extreme picky eating, illustrating the need for flexible dietary interventions in similar cases.
3 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics/Journal of developmental & behavioral pediatrics” This case report describes a 4-year-old boy with autism and a rare condition causing precocious puberty, where treatment for hyperandrogenism unexpectedly intensified his aggressive behavior.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Neuropsychopharmacology Reports” In this study, researchers found a direct link between autism and the intake of sugar and maltose, while an inverse connection was observed with the intake of total carbohydrate, fructose, and lactose, indicating a potential relationship between dietary patterns and autism.
65 citations
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August 2016 in “Metabolic brain disease” This study found that children with autism spectrum disorder generally have lower levels of both essential and toxic trace elements in their hair compared to controls.
This review discusses the association between hair element levels and autism spectrum disorder, reporting links between neurotoxic elements like mercury and lead and pathogenesis, alongside potentially protective roles for zinc and copper balance.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, higher DHA/omega-6 fatty acid ratios were linked to increased social impairment in individuals with autism, alongside lower antioxidant enzyme levels and higher markers of lipid peroxidation.
January 2018 in “Trace Elements in Medicine (Moscow)” Children with autism have different levels of certain metals and elements in their hair and blood, affecting symptoms.
January 2024 in “Neuroscience Applied” This study observed significant differences in oxytocin receptor expression and stem cell migration in a valproic acid-induced rat model of autism, with male rats showing notably reduced oxytocin receptor expression compared to their normal counterparts, highlighting potential gender differences in susceptibility to autism-related brain disturbances.
10 citations
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October 2017 in “Pediatric neurology” This case report suggests that poor hair and nail growth in children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental delay may indicate a biotin-responsive condition, as biotin and acetazolamide therapy improved symptoms and school performance in the reported patient.
36 citations
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found genetic variations, including de novo variants and copy number variations, that may be associated with phenotypic discordance in monozygotic twins with various clinical conditions.
This review discusses advances in understanding tickling sensations and proposes that knismesis hypersensitivity in autism spectrum disorder may be due to impaired sensory integration.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Biology” This study concluded that male mice are more susceptible to valproic acid-induced autism spectrum disorder than female mice, with noticeable differences in brain histoarchitecture and receptor protein levels.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder may show different symptoms than boys, leading to missed or delayed diagnoses.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety but has risks and drug interactions.
There's a genetic link between Fragile X Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
6.7% of urine cultures showed hospital-acquired urinary tract infections.
Children used screens more during COVID-19, causing various health complaints.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is often underdiagnosed in females.
Dissociative disorders in childhood sexual abuse victims are more common in males.
Most pregnant teenagers are not dissatisfied with their body image but worry about weight.
Diagnosing tuberculosis after knee surgery is challenging due to non-specific symptoms.
Post-COVID-19 syndrome is more common in older, severely affected patients.
Psychiatrists should be part of pain management teams due to the psychological aspects of pain.
24 citations
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January 2021 in “Physiological Research” This review addresses the effects of testosterone on brain development and examines both the established sex differences in brain functions and the debate surrounding structural dimorphism in neuropsychiatric conditions.
3 citations
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April 2022 in “Neuroscience Letters” In this animal study, finasteride significantly improved autism-like symptoms in rats by reversing biochemical markers and enhancing behaviors, potentially due to its antioxidant and anti-androgen effects.
October 2022 in “Amplla Editora eBooks” Pre-natal, internal, and external factors may contribute to the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
118 citations
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October 2013 in “Trends in Genetics” The AUTS2 gene is linked to neurological disorders and may affect human brain development and cognition.
November 2022 in “CARDIOMETRY” This article discusses the potential benefits of GcMAF and oral MAF, developed by "Saisei Mirai", for cancer and other conditions, but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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July 2019 in “The Aging Male” This article summarizes data showing that numerous health issues more commonly affect men than women in the U.S., yet men's health receives significantly less attention in biomedical research.
6 citations
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April 2021 in “NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics” This study found extensive co-evolution of polyglutamine repeat lengths in neural protein clusters, highlighting their potential role in neurocognitive variation and neuropsychiatric disease development.
January 1977 in “Case Reports in Medicine” This article discusses ovarian steroid cell tumors, which can produce testosterone and manifest symptoms like hirsutism, emphasizing surgery as the primary treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2026 in “Scholarly review .” This review discusses the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on pediatric health, linking them to various disorders, and calls for improved biomonitoring strategies and precautionary policies.
8 citations
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May 2017 in “IUBMB life” This review discusses the role of astrotactins in development and their genetic mutations' links to a variety of human diseases, but reports no new clinical results.
182 citations
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August 2016 in “Development” This review discusses the roles and mechanisms of chromatin remodelers and their subunits in mammalian development, but reports no new experimental results.
26 citations
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May 2024 in “Molecular Neurodegeneration” This review assesses existing knowledge about the 17q21.31 inversion polymorphism, highlighting its genetic structure differences across ancestries, associations with various diseases, and implications for precision medicine and drug discovery.
This study suggests that estimating autism likelihood as early as one month after birth may enable more precise early intervention for children with developmental support needs, potentially improving diagnosis, workflows, and reducing service wait times.
21 citations
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January 2018 in “Anticancer Research” This study suggests that NBCCS and BFHS may be the same genetic condition, which could help improve identification and management of misdiagnosed cases with specific surveillance strategies.
81 citations
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January 2011 in “European Journal of Internal Medicine” This review updates on the understanding and management of eating disorders, noting substantial progress over 30 years but highlighting the need for revised classification, clarified pathogenesis, and improved treatments.