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Maternal Metabolic Conditions May Promote Autism in Offspring
CME Children who had mothers with metabolic conditions during pregnancy were at higher risks for autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays than children with mothers without metabolic conditions.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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Psychostimulants for ADHD-Like Symptoms in Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders
CME Findings of a literature review suggest that psychostimulants may be effective for ADHD-like symptoms in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, April 2012
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Autism Rate Increased in Children With Low Birth Weight
CME The rate of autism spectrum disorder is highly elevated in children and adults who were born at a low birth weight, according to a new study.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, November 2011
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Risk for Autism Recurrence in Siblings Higher Than Thought
CME The risk that autism spectrum disorders will recur in a sibling is substantially higher than previously thought, according to a new study.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, August 2011
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Limited Conclusive Data Exist on Perinatal Risk Factors for Autism
CME A combination of perinatal and neonatal risk factors may increase the risk for autism, but no one factor could be implicated in autism etiology, according to a meta-analysis.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, July 2011
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Routine Autism Screening Program May Not Be Acceptable
CME/CE More research is still needed on the implementation of a routine population-based screening program for autism.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, June 2011
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Short Interval Between Pregnancies Linked to Increased Autism Risk
Children conceived within 12 months of their older sibling have almost 4 times the risk of being diagnosed as having autism as those conceived 3 or more years later.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2011
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Jaundice in Newborns Linked to Autism
Jaundice in full-term newborns is associated with autism and other psychological development disorders.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, October 2010
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SSRIs Not Recommended for Autism in Children or Adults Based on Current Evidence
Treatment decisions need to consider severity of problem and potential risks, researchers say.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, August 2010
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Children With Autism Routinely Exhibit Feeding Difficulties in Infancy
Although feeding symptoms, such as slow eating or late acceptance of solid foods, can occur in children with autism spectrum disorders as early as 6 months of age, these patterns do not affect growth.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, July 2010
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Delaying or Forgoing Childhood Vaccines Offers No Neuropsychological Benefit Down the Road
A new study should quell fears of parents that infants have "immune overload" from early vaccinations.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, June 2010
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New Gene Test Better at Detecting Autism Than Standard Genetic Testing
Chromosomal microarray analysis is more effective at identifying genetic abnormalities in ASD than other genetic tests and should be considered first-tier in initial evaluation of ASD.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2010
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Older Maternal Age Linked to Increased Risk for Autism in Children
Contrary to previous research, a new study suggests that older maternal age has a greater influence on autism risk than older paternal age.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2010
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Recommendations for Treating GI Tract Symptoms in Children With Autism Issued
Healthcare providers could use new information as a guide when treating gastrointestinal tract symptoms in patients with autism spectrum disorder.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2010
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Psychiatry and Mental Health/Antipsychotic Treatment in Major Mental Illness -- Volume 4
In this special report: Drs. Findling and Lieberman discuss off-label decision-making; Dr. Clive Ballard reviews safety issues in the elderly.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, November 2009
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Use of Antipsychotic Medication in Children and Adolescents
Pediatric patients prescribed antipsychotics face possible serious side effects. What steps should clinicians take to minimize risk?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, September 2009
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Overview of the Immunization Schedule for Young Children
Review the 2009 immunization schedule for children ages 0 to 6 years including the catch-up schedule, and learn about 3 safety issues related to early childhood immunizations.
September 2009
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Hyperbaric Treatment For Children With Autism: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial
Hyperbaric treatment is used for a wide variety of indications. Can it improve autism in children? The current controlled clinical trial examines this issue.
BMC Pediatrics, April 2009
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Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in the First 3 Years of Life
Detection of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) before the age of 3 years is gaining momentum. The prognostic value of early diagnosis and the presentations of ASD before age 3 years are reviewed.
Nature Clinical Practice Neurology, February 2008
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Integrating Behavioral and Pharmacologic Therapy in the Management of Autism
Integrating autism treatment is complex, and many parents seek alternative approaches. Get updated on behavioral and medical therapy, common complementary treatments, and how to best guide families.
Medscape Psychiatry, July 2007
