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The Autism–Tylenol Pregnancy Question Finally Has a Clear Scientific Answer
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 23, 2026 Source:The Autism–Tylenol Pregnancy Question Finally Has a Clear Scientific Answer Reference:Prenatal paracetamol exposure and child neurodevelopment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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House Calls, #983, September 28, 2025: Holy Confounders Batman!
A review of how our liver works to break down acetaminophen and how this differs in a fetus. I think it is important to understand how our bodies work, how the “poison” is always dependent on the dose, its frequency and duration of use. Also to be cognizant of how our state of health plays…
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There is insufficient evidence that acetaminophen taken during pregnancy increases the risk of autism. U.S. using one study’s results to establish health warnings cannot demonstrate causality.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 23, 2025 Source:Trump Admin Says Evidence Suggests Tylenol Use in Pregnancy Linked to Autism Reference:Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability
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Meta-analysis of 48 observational studies notes that gestational diabetes may be tied to huge rises in ADHD and autism.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 17, 2025 Source:Gestational diabetes tied to huge rises in ADHD and autism
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How adult individuals grasp an object may offer simpler diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 7, 2025 Source:How individuals grasp an object may offer simpler diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder Reference:Effective Autism Classification Through Grasping Kinematics
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Diabetes in pregnancy may increase child’s autism, ADHD risk
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May 5, 2025 Source:Diabetes in pregnancy may increase child’s autism, ADHD risk Reference:Association between maternal diabetes and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 202 observational studies comprising 56·1 million pregnancies
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A test that aims to rule out autism using a strand of hair is now available to the public. Caveat emptor: Limited data and no FDA approval.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 7, 2025 Source:A test that aims to rule out autism using a strand of hair is now available to the public
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Autism rates have tripled. Is it now more common or are we just better at diagnosis? Study concludes the latter.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 3, 2023 Source:Autism rates have tripled. Is it now more common or are we just better at diagnosis? Reference:Prevalence and Disparities in the Detection of Autism Without Intellectual Disability
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Ontario girl with autism making ‘fantastic’ progress after deep brain stimulation treatment
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 9, 2023 Source:Ontario girl with autism making ‘fantastic’ progress after deep brain stimulation treatment