The contribution of environmental exposure to the etiology of autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition of heterogeneous
etiology. While it is widely recognized that genetic and environmental factors and their …
etiology. While it is widely recognized that genetic and environmental factors and their …
The effects of probiotics on depressive symptoms in humans: a systematic review
Background Patients suffering from depression experience significant mood, anxiety, and
cognitive symptoms. Currently, most antidepressants work by altering neurotransmitter …
cognitive symptoms. Currently, most antidepressants work by altering neurotransmitter …
Addressing extreme propensity scores via the overlap weights
The popular inverse probability weighting method in causal inference is often hampered by
extreme propensity scores, resulting in biased estimates and excessive variance. A common …
extreme propensity scores, resulting in biased estimates and excessive variance. A common …
Inferential statistics as descriptive statistics: There is no replication crisis if we don't expect replication
Statistical inference often fails to replicate. One reason is that many results may be selected
for drawing inference because some threshold of a statistic like the P-value was crossed …
for drawing inference because some threshold of a statistic like the P-value was crossed …
Maternal cannabis use in pregnancy and child neurodevelopmental outcomes
Cannabis use in pregnancy has increased,, and many women continue to use it throughout
pregnancy. With the legalization of recreational cannabis in many jurisdictions, there is …
pregnancy. With the legalization of recreational cannabis in many jurisdictions, there is …
Semantic and cognitive tools to aid statistical science: replace confidence and significance by compatibility and surprise
Background Researchers often misinterpret and misrepresent statistical outputs. This abuse
has led to a large literature on modification or replacement of testing thresholds and P …
has led to a large literature on modification or replacement of testing thresholds and P …
Early environmental risk factors for neurodevelopmental disorders–a systematic review of twin and sibling studies
T Carlsson, F Molander, MJ Taylor… - Development and …, 2021 - cambridge.org
While neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) are highly heritable, several environmental
risk factors have also been suggested. However, the role of familial confounding is unclear …
risk factors have also been suggested. However, the role of familial confounding is unclear …
Autism spectrum disorder
C Lord, M Elsabbagh, G Baird… - The lancet, 2018 - thelancet.com
Autism spectrum disorder is a term used to describe a constellation of early-appearing social
communication deficits and repetitive sensory–motor behaviours associated with a strong …
communication deficits and repetitive sensory–motor behaviours associated with a strong …
The international prevalence of antidepressant use before, during, and after pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of timing, type of prescriptions and …
Background Antidepressant use during pregnancy has increased over the last decades,
while safety has been under debate. Our aim was to measure the international prevalence of …
while safety has been under debate. Our aim was to measure the international prevalence of …
Association of antidepressant use during pregnancy with risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Importance Antidepressant use during pregnancy has been associated with
neurodevelopmental disorders in children in some studies. However, results may be …
neurodevelopmental disorders in children in some studies. However, results may be …