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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 3/2012

01-03-2012 | Original Paper

Lack of Correlation Between Metallic Elements Analyzed in Hair by ICP-MS and Autism

Auteurs: Giuseppe De Palma, Simona Catalani, Anna Franco, Maurizio Brighenti, Pietro Apostoli

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 3/2012

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Abstract

A cross-sectional case–control study was carried out to evaluate the concentrations of metallic elements in the hair of 44 children with diagnosis of autism and 61 age-balanced controls. Unadjusted comparisons showed higher concentrations of molybdenum, lithium and selenium in autistic children. Logistic regression analysis confirmed the role of risk factor for male gender and showed a slight association with molybdenum concentrations. Unconventional chelation and vitamin-mineral supplementation were ineffective on elemental hair concentrations. A meta-analysis including the present and previous similar studies excluded any association of autism with hair concentrations of mercury, cadmium, selenium, lithium and copper. A slight association was found for lead only, but it was very weak, as strictly dependent on the worst data from one study.
vorige artikel Psychometric Evaluation of the Theory of Mind Inventory (ToMI): A Study of Typically Developing Children and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
volgende artikel Social Competence Intervention for Elementary Students with Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
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Metagegevens
Titel
Lack of Correlation Between Metallic Elements Analyzed in Hair by ICP-MS and Autism
Auteurs
Giuseppe De Palma
Simona Catalani
Anna Franco
Maurizio Brighenti
Pietro Apostoli
Publicatiedatum
01-03-2012
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1245-6

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