Daily Archives: September 18, 2013

The “U” in Autism and EEG II – Quick Link

Resting state EEG abnormalities in autism spectrum disorders http://www.jneurodevdisorders.com/content/5/1/24 Full Paper at link

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Butylparaben Exposure and Autism

Combined prenatal and postnatal butyl paraben exposure produces autism-like symptoms in offspring: comparison with valproic acid autistic model. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24036472 Abstract The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact of butyl paraben (BP) in brain of the pups developed … Continue reading

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The “U” in Autism and EEG

Resting state EEG abnormalities in autism spectrum disorders. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24040879 Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of complex and heterogeneous developmental disorders involving multiple neural system dysfunctions. In an effort to understand neurophysiological substrates, identify etiopathophysiologically distinct subgroups of patients, … Continue reading

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Adrenal Steroids as Biomarker for Autism

Marked elevation of adrenal steroids, especially androgens, in saliva of prepubertal autistic children. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24043498 Abstract Autism is diagnosed on the basis of behavioral manifestations, but its biomarkers are not well defined. A strong gender bias typifying autism (it is 4-5 … Continue reading

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Schizophrenia – Axons and Myelin

Schizophrenia: It’s in the Wiring of the Brain http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130916091025.htm Sep. 16, 2013 — Just as wires must be insulated to effectively carry electrical impulses, nerve cells must be insulated by myelin to effectively transmit neural impulses. Using typical magnetic resonance … Continue reading

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Sleep Disorders and Viruses – Intriguing New Research

Why Kids Breathe Easier in Summer http://www.aftau.org TAU researchers find winter viruses may be behind sleep-disordered breathing spike in children A good night’s sleep is important to our children’s development. But with the first day of school just passed, many … Continue reading

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