Friday, May 06, 2005

New Hope for Early Autism Diagnosis

Ivanhoe - USA

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could a simple blood test one day determine whether a newborn is at risk for developing autism?

Yes, say researchers from the Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute at the University of California, Davis. Using new technology, they’ve found numerous differences in the blood of children with the disorder -- which could serve as red flags to alert doctors to the possibility of a diagnosis.

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http://www.ivanhoe.com/channels/p_channelstory.cfm?storyid=11197

For more information and resources on autism, go to:
http://www.autismconcepts.com/.