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  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    This banned pesticide may double the chance women have a baby with autism, study says

    For the first time, a study has found a potential connection between a pesticide and the risk of a woman having a child with autism, researchers say. A study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry found that exposure to DDE, which forms after the …

    Source: The Sacramento Bee
  • Published on 02:16 GMT

    Human remains found in Iowa creek likely belong to missing autistic boy, 16, police say

    Human remains discovered in an Iowa creek this week have been linked to a 16-year-old autistic boy who vanished from his small hometown in April, investigators revealed Thursday. Jake Wilson disappeared after saying he was going for a walk in La Porte …

    Source: Charleston Daily Mail
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Autism and DDT: What 1 Million Pregnancies Can—and Can't—Reveal

    Mothers with high levels of the pesticide DDT in their blood during pregnancy are more likely to bear children who develop autism, according to a study of blood samples from more than one million pregnant women in Finland. The World Health Organization …

    Source: Science & Technology
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Children born to women exposed to DDT at higher risk of autism

    For the overall sample of autism cases, the odds were nearly one-third higher among offspring exposed to elevated maternal DDE levels. New York: Women with high levels of the insecticide DDT in their blood during pregnancy are more likely to bear children …

    Source: The Asian Age
  • Published on 00:35 GMT

    Tooele couple charged in abuse of autistic child

    A Tooele couple is facing criminal charges after the husband struck an autistic child and his wife misled police.  Gregory Karl Garcia, 29, is charged with third-degree felony intentional or reckless abuse or neglect of a disabled child and misdemeanor …

    Source: Tooele Transcript Bulletin
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Fairfield Elementary students donate to Autism Society

    Fairfield Elementary School in the Massapequa School District recently donated $4,000 to the Nassau Suffolk Chapter of the Autism Society of America.  --------------------------------------------------------------------- You must be an online subscriber …

    Source: Massapequa Post
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Police release photo in hunt for yobs who spat on autistic schoolgirl

    Police release photo in hunt for yobs who spat on autistic schoolgirl and threatened to burn with a cigarette in vile 'hate crime' as she walked in park Group of young thugs being hunted by police after they spat on a schoolgirl She was walking …

    Source: Charleston Daily Mail
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Autism and DDT: What One Million Pregnancies Can--and Can't--Reveal

    Mothers with high levels of the pesticide DDT in their blood during pregnancy are more likely to bear children who develop autism, according to a study of blood samples from more than one million pregnant women in Finland. The World Health Organization …

    Source: Scientific American
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Pesticide may increase autism risk

    A landmark study published this week in the American Journal of Psychiatry describes a correlation between pesticide levels in a mother's blood and autism risk in their infants. Autism is a developmental disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 59 …

    Source: Medical News Today
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Whitby boy with autism gears up for ride to raise $20,000 for children with special needs

    Ten-year-old James Potvin and his father are set to ride their bikes all the way to New York City for their second annual “Ride James Ride” journey. Global News caught up with the pair before they head off Friday.

    Source: CIII
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    'Spark' Study Hopes to Understand Autism

    Doctors in Michigan say a new research project could help them find individual treatments for people with autism. The study, called Spark, uses DNA in saliva to compare and identify genetic markers to better understand and provide treatments for the …

    Source: NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Autism risk may increase if child's mother has high DDT exposure, study finds

    Pregnant woman who have high levels of a byproduct from the banned insecticide DDT in their bodies may be more likely to have a child with autism, a new study finds. Researchers looked at nearly 800 mothers from Finland who had children diagnosed with …

    Source: FOX News
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Scientists discover a defunct gene in people on the autism spectrum

    In 1995, gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield published a study in The Lancet showing children who had been vaccinated against MMR were more likely to have bowel disease and autism. He speculated that being injected with a 'dead' form of the …

    Source: Daily Mail
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Researchers Study Movement And Vision For Clues About Autism

    Autism spectrum disorder is one of the most studied disorders, but researchers at the UNT Health Science Center are possibly the only ones in the nation looking into how body coordination plays a role using this combination of technologies. The research …

    Source: KXAS
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Hope for a new autism treatment: Scientists discover a defunct gene in people on the spectrum

    In 1995, gastroenterologist Andrew Wakefield published a study in The Lancet showing children who had been vaccinated against MMR were more likely to have bowel disease and autism. He speculated that being injected with a 'dead' form of the …

    Source: Charleston Daily Mail
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Research Links Long-Banned Insecticide DDT to Autism

    Research Links Long-Banned Insecticide DDT to Autism By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- High levels of exposure to the insecticide DDT in women seems to more than double the risk of autism in their children, …

    Source: Health On the Net Foundation
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Police locate missing man with autism

    DETROIT (WXYZ) - Police have safely located a man reported missing from Detroit.  Shedrick Palmer, 49, was last seen by his mother on Friday, Aug. 10 at their home in the 3000 block of Northwestern St.  Palmer is autistic, police say. He left his home to …

    Source: WXYZ
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    'Insecticide DDT may increase autism risk in babies'

    By PTI NEW YORK: Women with high levels of the insecticide DDT in their blood during pregnancy are more likely to bear children who develop autism, according to a study of over one million pregnant women in Finland. The study, published in the American …

    Source: The New Indian Express
  • Published on Aug 16, 2018

    Exposure to insecticide DDT linked to having a child with autism

    Spraying with DDT was widespread until many rich countries banned it because of health fearsBettmann/Getty By Andy Coghlan Although banned for decades in most rich countries, the insecticide DDT may be influencing whether babies born today and in the …

    Source: New Scientist
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13th European Nitrogen Fixation Conference (ENFC)

Date: 18-Aug-18 to 21-Aug-18
Location: Stockholm / Sweden
This European based biennial congress brings together scientists focused on biological N2 fixation (BNF) from diverse research topics of biochemistry, microbiology, computational genomics, plant physiology, and more recently genetic engineering and aquatic microbiology. The first ENFC was held in Szeged, Hungary, in 1994, with an emphasis on participation by young researchers. The most recent ENFC in 2016 was a clear demonstration of ‘research without borders’ as 294 participants, 30 % of which came from outside of the European Union (EU), including 8 % from developing countries, attended the 12th ENFC in Budapest, Hungary. A large percent (29%) of the participants were PhD students. The value of the ENFC series has been proven over the years. Although a smaller congress by today’s ...

15th Annual Oncology Update CME Coverage of the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting

Date: 18-Aug-18 to 18-Aug-18
Scripps Health's Oncology Update is a one-day educational course. Clinical experts in the fields of hematology and oncology will provide an overview of key findings from practice changing studies and the latest clinical data as presented at the 2018 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Invited speakers will review exciting and important abstracts presented at the ASCO meeting and discuss their relevance to the clinical oncology practice.

2nd IPF Summit 2018

Date: 20-Aug-18 to 21-Aug-18
The 2nd IPF Summit is the IPF industry definitive discussion and networking forum, helping drug developers to solve the translational gap between limited preclinical predictability and corresponding clinical attrition. Built with Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol Myers Squibb and Celgene, this intimate summit will pre-competitively advance the field beyond empirical data and more confidently translate IPF candidates through drug development pipelines.

RCN School Nurses Conference and Exhibition 2018

Date: 22-Aug-18 to 22-Aug-18
Location: United Kingdom
This conference is your invaluable opportunity to network with other like-minded nurses whilst ensuring you remain professionally up to date. No matter what your level of experience and expertise, the day will provide a platform to reflect on how you can improve your confidence and competence and is worth up to 7 hours of CPD to count towards revalidation. The broad programme covers a range of current topics in children and young people’s health including transgender issues, sexual health, online grooming, asthma management and managing weight loss in obese children. This day is aimed at all nurses working in schools and educational settings, including those from academies, independent, free and boarding schools. The conference is also suitable for those undertaking their SCPHN – ...

18th International Symposium on Staphylococci and Staphylococcal Infections

Date: 23-Aug-18 to 26-Aug-18
Location: Denmark
The ISSSI 2018 will cover a number of interdisciplinary subjects regarding staphylococci and staphylococcal infections. Sessions will be presented by the world’s leading experts in each of the research fields. Oral and poster sessions will be an integral part of the program as well, and all delegates are invited to submit abstracts. The wide range of social event activities should create excellent opportunities for the participants to build friendships and start new collaborations. The venue of ISSSI 2018 is the newly opened Maersk Tower, which belongs to the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. It is located next to the Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet) and near the city centre of Copenhagen. See more information on the Maersk Tower. We ...

Christian Transhumanist Conference 2018

Date: 25-Aug-18 to 25-Aug-18
Location: Nashville / United States
The Christian Transhumanist Association is pleased to announce a one-day conference this August with anti-aging researcher and longevity advocate Aubrey de Grey. The event will be held in Nashville, TN on Saturday, August 25th. For more information on Christian Transhumanism, and our mission to work against illness, hunger, oppression, injustice, and death, visit our webpage at www.christiantranshumanism.org. More details will be announced over the next few weeks, but we wanted to give everyone notice in order to "save the date" and make necessary travel arrangements. We look forward to seeing you in Nashville in August!

Medical Device Value Engineering 2018 Conference Minneapolis

Date: 27-Aug-18 to 29-Aug-18
Focused on Maximizing Value | Balancing Cost with Performance & Time to Product development and R&D teams must make major decisions at rapid pace to ensure high quality solutions reach the market on time. Value engineering principles are increasingly being adopted to ensure costs remain competitive without hindering functionality. Medical Device Value Engineering 2018 is the only event focused on improving value through cost reducing innovations. From cost-effective validation to material selection and designing for manufacturing, you’ll hear how major medical device leaders are remaining competitive. Whether you’re developing brand new products or engaging in a major re-design, ensure your solution is offering the highest value in the industry. Join us in Minneapolis ...

ICS 2018 - 48th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society

Date: 28-Aug-18 to 31-Aug-18
Location: United States
We invite all experts in the field of Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction to visit Philadelphia for the 48th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society. It has been nine years since the ICS met in the United States and we are excited to host this international event. We expect to present a scientific programme that will attract a multi-disciplinary group of professionals including urologists, gynaecologists, neurologists, nurses, physical therapists, basic scientists and physiologists to Philadelphia, the birth place of America. Topics will include pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment in the fields of urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract and pelvic floor dysfunction (e.g. bladder pain syndrome, prolapse, overactive and underactive bladder). Transdisciplinary ...

Blockchain for Pharma: Research & Clinical Development Summit

Date: 29-Aug-18 to 30-Aug-18
Location: Boston / United States
The arrival of Blockchain signals the creation of a new paradigm of patient-centric drug development and has the ability to open lines of communication for secure sharing of patient data. The Blockchain for Pharma: Research & Clinical Development Summit provides real-world case studies and technological best practice needed to drive the effective adoption and application of blockchain technology – allowing you to optimize data sharing, R&D productivity and enhance clinical trial success. By highlighting the potential for the future, addressing the short-term challenges and importantly showcasing the initial steps currently being taken to ensure integration, the summit provides the perfect forum to progress the conversation of Blockchain from theory into practical and applied ...
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