Autism Res March 2017 PMID 27582229

Severity of ASD symptoms and their correlation with the presence of copy number variations and exposure to first trimester ultrasound.

Sara Jane Webb, Michelle M Garrison, Raphael Bernier, Abbi M McClintic, Bryan H King, Pierre D Mourad

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The overall tone reflects strong interest and some concern about the article’s suggestion that prenatal ultrasound exposure may be linked to autism symptoms, with comments like 'Uh oh' highlighting worry. The language and tone, such as questioning 'any researchers on here who can chime in,' show an engaged audience seeking more information and emphasizing the possible influence of ultrasound procedures on neurodevelopment, indicating moderate impact and ongoing debates.

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Most discussions express concern or cautious support for the study’s implications, acknowledging potential risks of prenatal ultrasounds related to ASD symptoms.

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Posts demonstrate high curiosity about the topic, with multiple comments seeking additional research insights and sharing personal pregnancy experiences.

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Participants actively quote or paraphrase the article, question researchers, and discuss ultrasound practices, indicating moderate-to-deep engagement.

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Discussions have the potential to influence attitudes towards ultrasound usage and future research, though direct behavioral changes are not yet evidenced.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how the severity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptoms may be related to genetic factors (copy number variations, or CNVs), exposure to first-trimester ultrasound during pregnancy, and their interaction, especially in male children.
  • Researchers found that male children with ASD who had both CNVs and prenatal ultrasound exposure showed worse nonverbal IQ scores and more repetitive behaviors compared to those with CNVs alone, suggesting that ultrasound exposure might influence ASD severity in genetically vulnerable fetuses.
  • The findings support concerns that early prenatal ultrasound could impact brain development in children with certain genetic risks, highlighting the need for cautious use of diagnostic ultrasound during pregnancy and further research into its effects on neurodevelopment.]

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@peterhof19651 · X

超音波照射は脳へのダメージにつながる。 https://t.co/nzuW1eNVsJ 2016年にワシントン大の研究者等が発表。 しかしこの研究は、いまだに医学界ではほぼ無視され続けている。 いわんや、被ばく問題との関連研究など資金提供の時点で潰されてしまうことは間違いない。

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Uh oh. Exposure to diagnostic ultrasound during early prenatal development of children may lead to symptoms of autism. https://t.co/pdUNtI1jpD

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Uh oh. Exposure to diagnostic ultrasound during early prenatal development of children may lead to symptoms of autism. https://t.co/74tQHZAPjM

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