Association between Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trace Elements, and Intracranial Fluid Spaces.

ABSTRACT: (1) Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) belongs to the group of complex developmental disorders. Novel studies have suggested that genetic and environmental factors equally affect the risk of ASD. Identification of environmental factors involved in the development of ASD is therefore crucial for a better understanding of its etiology. Whether there is a causal link between trace elements, brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ASD remains a matter of debate and requires further studies. (2) In the prospective part of the study, we included 194 children, including an age-matched control group; in the retrospective study, 28 children with available MRI imaging were included. All children had urine analysis of trace elements performed. In those with available brain MRI, linear indexes for the

SUBMITTER: Mlinaric M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11311321 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature