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Autism and Mental Retardation Among Offspring Born After In Vitro Fertilization
2 Jul 2013
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IMPORTANCE: Between 1978 and 2010, approximately 5 million infants were born after in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. Yet limited information on neurodevelopment after IVF exists, especially after the first year of life. OBJECTIVE: To examine the association between use of any IVF and different IVF procedures and the risk of autistic disorder and mental retardation in the offspring. DESIGN, SETTING, AND...
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