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Association of Prenatal Ultrasonography and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
JAMA pediatrics - 1 Apr 2018
Rosman N Paul, Vassar Rachel, Doros Gheorghe, DeRosa James, Froman Allison, DiMauro Audrey, Santiago Sherry, Abbott Jodi
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Importance: The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been increasing rapidly, with current estimates of 1 in 68 children affected. Simultaneously, use of prenatal ultrasonography has increased substantially, with limited investigation into its safety and effects on brain development. Animal studies have demonstrated that prenatal ultrasonography can adversely affect neuronal migration. Objective: To...
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