Studies seek new treatments for autism

The National Institute of Mental Health has launched three studies. One study will define differences -- biological and behavioral -- in autistic children with different kinds of developmental histories. Another will examine the usefulness of the antibiotic minocycline in treating regressive autism. Research suggests that autism may be linked to inflammation in the brain. A third study will test whether autism may be treated by removing heavy metals from the blood, based on the belief that autism can be caused by thimerosol, a mercury-based preservative once used in childhood vaccines. child-autism-parent-cafe.com

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