Meta-analysis of GWAS of over 16,000 individuals with autism spectrum disorder highlights a novel locus at 10q24.32 and a significant overlap with schizophrenia [PDF]
Background Over the past decade genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been applied to aid in the understanding of the biology of traits. The success of this approach is governed by the underlying effect sizes carried by the true risk variants and ...
The Autism Spectrum Disorders Working Group of The Psychiatric Genomics Consortium
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Association between previous abortion history and risk of autism spectrum disorders among offspring: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Background Previous studies have been showed an association between previous abortion history and risk of Autism spectrum disorders (ASD). However, there is still controversy about true effect estimate of the association. Purpose This meta-analysis aimed
Ensiyeh Jenabi +4 more
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Neonatal risk factors associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: an umbrella review [PDF]
Background Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is being encountered more frequently. Purpose In this study, by compiling the evidence from available meta-analyses, an umbrella systematic review was ...
Ensiyeh Jenabi +4 more
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Is there an association between labor induction and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among children? [PDF]
Background There is evidence of destructive effects of oxytocin use during labor on neurodevelopment. Purpose This meta-analysis pooled all observational studies to determine the association between labor induction and the risk of attention-deficit ...
Ensiyeh Jenabi +3 more
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This work shows the results of four pilot studies conducted at the Regional Public Organization to Help Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) «Contact». Mothers of children of early age with ASD and other mental disorders have received
A.M. Kazmin +4 more
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Not breastfeeding and risk of autism spectrum disorders among children: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Background To our knowledge, this is the first meta-analysis of the association of not breastfeeding and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on observational studies.
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Association between small for gestational age and risk of autism spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis [PDF]
Background The relationship between small for gestational age (SGA) and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) remains unknown. Purpose This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the relationship between SGA and the risk of ASD. Methods We searched PubMed, Web of
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Virtual reality for pain reduction during intravenous injection in pediatrics: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials [PDF]
Background Intravenous (IV) injections often cause pain, fear, and anxiety in pediatric patients. Virtual reality (VR) is a relatively new intervention that can be used to provide a distraction during or prepare patients for IV injections.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts 1 in 54 children in the US. Two-thirds of children with ASD display problem behavior. If a caregiver can predict that a child is likely to engage in problem behavior, they may be able to take action to minimize that
Zhaobo K. Zheng +11 more
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Background Families of young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently experience barriers to accessing evidence-based early intervention services.
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