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Childhood vaccines, autism and the dangers of group think.
Los Angeles writer Amy Wallace knew there would be blow back when she wrote a story for Wired magazine debunking the idea that autism is caused by childhood vaccinations. But she didn't imagine anything like this. Los Angeles Times, California. Opinion, 5 November 2009.
Journalist's vaccine article draws hate mail.
Journalist Amy Wallace's article in the November issue of Wired Magazine about the passionate, and sometimes angry, debate over whether vaccines cause autism drew some vitriolic response. All Things Considered, NPR. 29 October 2009.
Health officials scramble to counter H1N1 myths.
Does the H1N1 vaccine give you the flu? Will it cause autism or Gulf War syndrome? Is it a cover for a sinister government plan to kill people? Is a plot by big pharma to sell drugs, make money and rule the world? Toronto Globe and Mail, Ontario. 24 October 2009.
Twin study underscores role of genes in autism.
When one identical twin develops the developmental disorder autism, the risk of the other developing it is high -- substantially higher than it is for fraternal twins, a new study confirms. Reuters Health. 23 October 2009.
Reaction mixed to New Jersey autism plan.
Gov. Corzine's latest proposal to strengthen services for people with autism has some cheering, but experts in the wider developmental-disabilities community fear New Jersey is headed toward a two-tiered system favoring one diagnosis. Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania. 22 October 2009.
Mercury levels similar in autistic, normal kids.
Children with autism have mercury levels similar to those of other kids, suggesting the mysterious disorder is caused by a range of factors rather than "a single smoking gun," researchers said on Monday. Reuters. 20 October 2009.
Study adds to evidence against autism-mercury link.
In one of the largest studies yet, UC Davis researchers found no real difference in the blood-mercury levels of children with, and without, autism. Sacramento Bee, California. 20 October 2009.
Mercury levels similar in kids with, without autism.
Blood levels of mercury are similar in children with autism and in those developing typically, a study released Monday found. Agence France-Presse. 20 October 2009.
Why are preemies more likely to develop autism?
Although the majority of children with autism were born at term, a study out Monday suggests that complications during pregnancy and early life increase autism risk by up to 1.5 times. Reuters Health. 20 October 2009.
Autism is on the rise (or is it?).
For years the estimate has been that 1 in 150 children have autism -- a striking statistic. Now it appears that estimate is actually too small. Two new studies suggest the number of kids diagnosed with autism or a related disorder in the U.S. is closer to 1 in 100. The new data has everyone abuzz. But no one can quite agree on what it means. Newsweek. 12 October 2009.
For the first time, a census of autistic adults.
On Sept. 22, England's National Health Service released the first study of autism in the general adult population. The findings confirm the intuitive assumption: that ASD is just as common in adults as it is in children. Time Magazine. 9 October 2009.
Utah researchers discover another genetic link to autism.
An international consortium of researchers, including three from the University of Utah, has discovered yet another genetic link to autism. Salt Lake Tribune, Utah. 9 October 2009.
Study finds new evidence of autism's genetic ties.
Researchers reported new evidence of the genetic underpinnings of autism on Wednesday that could help shed light on heredity's role in determining risks for the disorder. Reuters Health. 9 October 2009.
New studies see a higher rate of autism: Is the jump real?
One in a hundred American children has an autism spectrum disorder. That stunning new statistic was released on Monday by the Federal Government, officially revising the 2007 federal estimate of 1 in 150 children. Time Magazine. 9 October 2009.
Why do vaccines arouse such passions?
Vaccinations have long had the power to polarise. In the UK, recent campaigns have focused on the safety of the MMR vaccine amid suggestions of a link with autism, in the US the mercury used, while in Germany there are a number of organised groups hostile to vaccinations. BBC. 7 October 2009.
Studies suggest higher autism rates.
For years, researchers have been trying to understand autism: what triggers the disorder, why are some children more affected than others, and is there a real increase in the prevalence of the disease or just an increased awareness of the problem? All Things Considered, NPR. Opinion, 7 October 2009.
Did autism rates double? A new survey of parents leaves more questions about autism than answers.
Parents are reporting cases of autism at double the rate of the last U.S. government survey in 2003, prompting calls for more research and spawning doubts about the true number of children affected. ABC News. 6 October 2009.
Autism is more widespread, but why?
Two new government studies suggest autism spectrum disorders are becoming more common in children in the USA. However, researchers say, it is not clear how much of the increase is a result of more frequent and earlier diagnoses and how much is a result of a real rise in the conditions. USA Today. 6 October 2009.
Boom in children battling autism.
Area legislators and autism advocates hope new studies showing a jump in autism rates will spur more research into the cause and cure of the disorder as well as increase funding for treatment. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri. 6 October 2009.
Flu vaccine rekindles debate over connection to autism.
The much-anticipated H1N1 vaccine has given new life to an ongoing debate about whether vaccinations in children can cause autism, a discussion that will likely heat up as Canada and other countries move closer to releasing the new vaccine. Canwest News Service. 6 October 2009.
Survey: Autism increasing.
A nation-wide survey of parents, conducted by two national health agencies, has concluded that autism related disorders affects about one out of every 91 children in the U.S. Springfield News-Sun, Ohio. 6 October 2009.
Two government studies find autism disorders in 1 in 100 US children.
The new estimate would mean about 673,000 American children have autism. Previous estimates put the number at about 560,000. Associated Press. 5 October 2009.
CDC survey finds higher incidence of autism.
About 1 in 100 8-year-old children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers who will be releasing details of their study later this year. Chicago Tribune, Illinois. 5 October 2009.
More kids have autism than thought.
You may have heard the oft-quoted statistic that autism affects 1 in 150 US children. Turns out it's more like 1 in 91 -- and about 1 in 58 boys, according to new figures released Sunday. Reuters Health. 5 October 2009.
Autism rates back MMR jab safety.
Latest autism figures should dispel any fears about the MMR jab being linked to the condition, say experts. The NHS Information Centre found one in every hundred adults living in England has autism, which is identical to the rate in children. BBC. 24 September 2009.
Study finds no evidence of autism surge in children.
Autism is as common among adults as it is among children, a study has found, dispelling fears of a link between the MMR vaccine and the condition. London Times, United Kingdom. 24 September 2009.
Flu vaccine rekindles debate over connection to autism.
The much-anticipated H1N1 vaccine has given new life to an ongoing debate about whether vaccinations in children can cause autism, a discussion that will likely heat up as Canada and other countries move closer to releasing the new vaccine. Canwest News Service. 22 September 2009.
National Autistic Society comes off the fence: MMR isn't linked to autism.
A leading British organization supporting people with autism and their families has until now remained agnostic about links between the MMR vaccine and autism. No longer. It has issued a new statement asserting that MMR is not associated with the condition. London Times, United Kingdom. Opinion, 22 September 2009.
Health parents weigh the risk of vaccinating children for H1N1.
Some doctors decry the decision of not getting the shot, but acknowledge that autism fears -- as well as immunity issues -- are in play. Los Angeles Times, California. 13 September 2009.
Family seeks answers on causes of autism.
Most pediatricians debunk the much debated connection between vaccines and the onset of autism. But the Welshes think the timing between their autistic son Tanner's vaccinations just two days before he spoke his last sentence couldn't be a coincidence. Urbana-Champaign News-Gazette, Illinois. 3 August 2009.
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