Importance Neurodevelopmental disorders are associated with poor health and social
outcomes. Population-based data on incidence, age at diagnosis, and demographic …

OBJECTIVE To examine the association between congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) and
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) administrative diagnoses in US children. METHODS Cohort …

Background Maternal use of valproate during pregnancy has been associated with an
increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Although most studies of other …

Importance Although antipsychotic drugs cross the placenta and animal data suggest
potential neurotoxic effects, information regarding human neurodevelopmental …

Objective Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric disorder that can occur in patients of any age, but it
is uncertain whether patient demographics or underlying diagnoses differ between pediatric …

Importance Use of medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during
pregnancy is increasing in the US. Whether exposure to these medications in utero impacts …

Background The association between prenatal exposure to general anaesthesia for
maternal surgery during pregnancy and subsequent risk of disruptive or internalising …

Objective: This study examined racial-ethnic differences in attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) diagnosis and treatment during adolescence and early adulthood …

Background Status epilepticus (SE) imposes a significant burden in terms of in-hospital
mortality and costs, but the relationship between SE causes, patient comorbidities, mortality …

Studies on drug utilization in western countries disclosed that about nine over ten women
use at least one or more drugs during pregnancy. Determining whether a drug is safe or not …