ADHD, paracetamol
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A major scientific review has directly contradicted Donald Trump’s assertion that taking paracetamol in pregnancy can cause autism.
A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and intellectual disability.
Scientists have concluded that current evidence does not link paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism. Following a new review of studies on the topic after months of controversy, experts said they hoped the findings would 'bring the matter to a close'.
In the not-too-distant future, psychiatrists might be able to diagnose neurodivergent disorders like ADHD and autism in as little as 15 minutes. Using only a high-definition motion sensor and an approximately 10-minute test in which patients repeatedly tap ...
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