Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Saijun Huang, Xin Wang, Tao Sun, Hong Yu, Yanwei Liao, Muqing Cao, Li Cai, Xiuhong Li, Lizi Lin, Xi Su, Jin Jing
Summary: Previous studies have shown that exclusive breastfeeding is associated with lower odds of having ASD in children. This cross-sectional study conducted in seven cities in China found that toddlers with partial breastfeeding or without breastfeeding had higher odds of having ASD compared to those with exclusive breastfeeding.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
James B. Adams, Anisha Bhargava, Devon M. Coleman, Richard E. Frye, Daniel A. Rossignol
Summary: This study examines the use of nutraceuticals in treating ASD, with results from a national survey showing that nutraceuticals were rated more effective and had fewer adverse effects compared to psychiatric and seizure medications. Folinic acid and vitamin B12 were among the top-rated treatments, suggesting that nutraceuticals may have clinical benefits and favorable profiles in treating ASD symptoms.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Gonzalo Duran-Pacheco, Mariabeth Silkey, Michelle Johnson, Chuang Liu, Susanne Clinch, Kiely Law, Georg Loss
Summary: This study found that the severity of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a significant impact on families, specifically on caregiver strain and child sleep quality. Caregiver sleep quality is influenced by ASD severity through child sleep quality and caregiver strain. Interventions aimed at improving child sleep quality or reducing caregiver strain could have positive effects on families of children with ASD.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Allison Hanley, Quynh C. Nguyen, Deborah Golant Badawi, Jie Chen, Tianzhou Ma, Natalie Slopen
Summary: The study found that children with autism are receiving their first diagnosis, intervention plans, and developmental services at a younger age compared to the past, with younger ages observed among those with mild/moderate symptoms, Hispanic/Latinx children, and children who received their diagnosis from a specialist. Further research is needed to identify mechanisms for these improvements to accelerate progress.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Aimee Grant, Catrin Griffiths, Kathryn Williams, Amy Brown
Summary: The study found that autistic individuals may face sensory difficulties during breastfeeding, and both formula feeding and breastfeeding can be challenging, highlighting a need for appropriate support.
MATERNAL AND CHILD NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anna Brzoska, Beata Kazek, Karolina Koziol, Agnieszka Kapinos-Gorczyca, Malgorzata Ferlewicz, Agnieszka Babraj, Anna Makosz-Raczek, Wirginia Likus, Justyna Paprocka, Pawel Matusik, Ewa Emich-Widera
Summary: The study found that compared to healthy peers, children with autism spectrum disorder have more feeding problems in early infancy, including shortened breastfeeding time, delayed introduction of dairy products, needing more trials to introduce new foods, delayed introduction of solid and lumpy foods, longer duration of bottle feeding, delayed attempts to eat using own hands, and needing greater parental support to divert their attention from food during eating.
Article
Psychiatry
Xueli Xiang, Ting Yang, Jie Chen, Li Chen, Ying Dai, Jie Zhang, Ling Li, Feiyong Jia, Lijie Wu, Yan Hao, Xiaoyan Ke, Mingji Yi, Qi Hong, Jinjin Chen, Shuanfeng Fang, Yichao Wang, Qi Wang, Chunhua Jin, Tingyu Li
Summary: This study compared infant feeding patterns between children with ASD and TD children, and investigated the relationship between these patterns and ASD symptoms and neurodevelopment. Children with ASD had shorter breastfeeding duration, later introduction of complementary foods, and poorer acceptance of such foods compared to TD children.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tristan Furnary, Rolando Garcia-Milian, Zeyan Liew, Shannon Whirledge, Vasilis Vasiliou
Summary: Recent epidemiological studies suggest that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen (APAP) and pesticides may increase the risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), possibly involving regulation of cell death and metabolic pathways. This novel exposures-gene-disease database mining could inspire future research on understanding the biological mechanisms of ASD risk factors.
Article
Psychiatry
Shannon L. Stewart, Angela Celebre, Jo Ann Iantosca, Jeffrey W. Poss
Summary: The study developed a scale to identify children at higher likelihood of having ASD with good sensitivity and specificity, demonstrating consistent predictive validity across different age ranges.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Tsung-Han Tsai, Yi-Lung Chen, Susan Shur-Fen Gau
Summary: The study found that autistic traits indirectly impact real-world executive functions through sleep deficits, regardless of sex and age. This indirect effect was only observed from restricted and repetitive behaviors to executive functions through sleep deficits, but not in the other components of autistic traits (i.e. social communication and interaction).
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Anton P. Martinez, Sophie Wickham, Georgina Rowse, Elizabeth Milne, Richard P. Bentall
Summary: Studies have shown significant associations between autistic traits and probable psychosis, paranoia, thought insertion, and strange experiences in both the APMS 2007 and APMS 2014 datasets. Additionally, a significant association was found between autistic traits and hallucinations.Participants in the highest quartile of autistic traits had increased risk of probable psychosis with odds ratios of 15.5 in 2007 and 22.5 in 2014.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Editorial Material
Microbiology
Maude M. David
Summary: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Studies have suggested a role of the gut microbiome in modulating ASD phenotype, but results remain inconsistent. Future research will require new experimental methodologies to better understand this relationship.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Audrey Christiansen, Nori M. Minich, Marie Clark
Summary: This pilot study examines the experiences and knowledge of police officers in relation to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study reveals limited overall knowledge about ASD among the officers surveyed, with higher levels of knowledge and confidence observed among those who have undergone ASD training or have personal experience with ASD. Officers with personal experience are also more likely to recognize ASD traits. Further research is needed to identify the potential benefits of additional ASD training for police officers.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Aleesha Whitely, Kerrie Shandley, Minh Huynh, Christine M. Brown, David W. Austin, Jahar Bhowmik
Summary: This study identified potential risk factors for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) associated with pregnancy, birth, and infant feeding. Factors like advanced maternal age, prenatal bleeding, pre-eclampsia, perinatal pethidine usage, foetal distress before birth, and male sex of child were found to increase the risk of ASD, while longer gestational duration demonstrated a protective effect. The findings highlight the interrelationships between these potential risk factors and predictors that may contribute to overall ASD risk.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chuanchuan Wang, Weixuan Chen, Yishan Jiang, Xiao Xiao, Qianhui Zou, Jiarui Liang, Yu Zhao, Qianxu Wang, Tian Yuan, Rui Guo, Xuebo Liu, Zhigang Liu
Summary: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms may be improved through modulation of gut microbiota. This study investigated the effects of a synbiotic treatment on an ASD-like mouse model, and found that it rectified social impairments, attenuated inflammatory cytokine expressions, protected gut barrier integrity, and altered gut microbiota composition. The synbiotic treatment elevated beneficial metabolites and upregulated genes associated with their synthesis. Overall, the synbiotic combination mitigated ASD-related social impairments through regulation of the gut-brain axis.
Article
Pediatrics
Tricia J. Johnson, Paula P. Meier, Michael E. Schoeny, Amelia Bucek, Judy E. Janes, Jesse J. Kwiek, John A. F. Zupancic, Sarah A. Keim, Aloka L. Patel
Summary: This study aims to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an intervention that offsets the costs of pumping breast milk for Black very low birth weight and very preterm infants, in order to increase the likelihood of receiving mother's own milk at the time of discharge.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Whitney L. Phillips, Sarah A. Keim, Canice E. Crerand, Jamie L. Jackson
Summary: This study found that 14% of postpartum women had clinically elevated OC symptoms, which were associated with more breastfeeding problems. However, these women did not report an overall worse breastfeeding experience.
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Megan Puritz, Rui Li, Rachel E. Mason, Jamie L. Jackson, Canice E. Crerand, Sarah A. Keim
Summary: The study found that postpartum physical symptoms were associated with breastfeeding problems and overall poorer breastfeeding self-efficacy, but not with short-term breastfeeding duration. Future studies should explore how addressing physical symptoms among postpartum mothers might improve breastfeeding outcomes.
BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Amrik Singh Khalsa, Zachary A. Weber, Bharathi J. Zvara, Sarah A. Keim, Rebecca Andridge, Sarah E. Anderson
Summary: This study found that parental distress in parents of 18-month-old children is associated with greater depressive symptoms and avoidant attachment style, but not with other child, parental, and home environment factors.
CHILD CARE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Aaron Murnan, Sarah Keim, Mark Klebanoff
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between maternal perceptions of Fetal Health Locus of Control (FHLC) and perceived risk/benefit related to prenatal marijuana use, and how these perceptions influence maternal marijuana use behaviors during pregnancy. The results showed that higher perceived benefit to mother and lower perceived risk to children were associated with increased prenatal marijuana use. However, FHLC perceptions were not directly associated with marijuana use, but indirectly influenced marijuana use through the perceptions of risk and benefit.
CLINICAL NURSING RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Hillary M. Kapa, Jennifer L. Litteral, Sarah A. Keim, Jamie L. Jackson, Kyle A. Schofield, Canice E. Crerand
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationships between eating disorder symptoms, body image, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and breastfeeding experiences, as well as differences in these variables among postpartum women with and without clinically significant eating disorder symptoms. The results showed that postpartum women with clinically significant eating disorder symptoms were more likely to discontinue breastfeeding and had lower breastfeeding self-efficacy. These findings have important implications for future research and clinical care practices.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Andria Parrott, Bharathi J. Zvara, Sarah A. Keim, Rebecca Andridge, Sarah E. Anderson
Summary: This study aims to investigate the relationship between parent-child interactions in mealtime and non-mealtime settings and child growth during early childhood. A diverse cohort including children born preterm was recruited, and parent-child interactions were video-recorded. The preschool phase of the study was impacted by COVID-19, but future assessments are being planned.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Sarah A. Keim, Abigail Jude, Katie Smith, Aiman Q. Khan, Daniel L. Coury, Joseph Rausch, Shivika Udaipuria, Megan Norris, Lindsay R. Bartram, Anita R. Narayanan, Lynette K. Rogers
Summary: This study is a double-blind, randomized controlled trial that tested the effect of fatty acid supplementation in children aged 2-6 years with recently diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The results showed that the FA supplement increased levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and reduced IL-2 levels. The treatment was well tolerated and had a high adherence rate.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Melissa E. Kravets, Mark A. Klebanoff, Sarah A. Keim
Summary: This study investigated the effects of maternal anesthesia and prenatal exposure to fluorinated anesthetics on child cognitive and educational outcomes. The study found that maternal surgery in early childhood was associated with being in a special school or not in school and slightly better cognitive ability across childhood, while maternal surgery in puberty was associated with slightly lower IQ and poorer spelling at age 7. Children's prenatal exposure to fluorinated anesthetics was associated with slightly better spelling ability but lower performance IQ at age 7.
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL ORIGINS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Sarah A. Keim, Andria Parrott, Rachel E. Mason
Summary: Substance abuse epidemics and changes in incarceration and foster care policies have led to an increase in the number of young children being raised by grandparents. A study found that grandparent caregivers have some differences compared to parent caregivers in terms of mental health, emotional support, and ability to handle parenting demands. Despite the increasing demands on grandparents, they generally reported doing as well as or better than parent caregivers, especially grandmothers. Their prior experience and social support may make them more resilient.
JOURNAL OF WOMEN & AGING
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Eli Rapoport, Meng'ou Zhu, Duy Pham, Sarah A. Keim, Andrew Adesman
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate whether sports team participation is associated with decreased electronic vapor product (EVP) use. The findings showed that sports team participation was associated with lower odds of cigarette use and dual use, but higher odds of EVP use.
Article
Pediatrics
Samrawit F. Yisahak, Kelly M. Boone, Joseph Rausch, Sarah A. Keim
Summary: The aim of this study was to examine the associations between sleep characteristics and dietary and anthropometric measures among toddlers born preterm. Results showed that daytime sleep was negatively associated with diet quality, while nighttime sleep was positively associated with diet quality. Night awakenings and caregiver-reported sleep problems were also associated with lower diet quality.
Letter
Education, Scientific Disciplines
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JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
Emre Sezgin, Faraaz Chekeni, Jennifer Lee, Sarah Keim
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Bharathi J. Zvara, Sarah A. Keim, Rebecca Andridge, Sarah E. Anderson
Summary: Sensitive and responsive parenting supports optimal growth and development in children across cultures. Self-compassion has been found to be positively related to sensitive parenting. However, there is still limited research on the associations between self-compassion, depressive symptoms, socioeconomic status, and sensitive parenting.