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Louisville, Ky. (WHAS11) - A University of Louisville scientist who is making advances in autism research and treatment is sounding a new alarm
Could autism be linked to ultrasounds? U of L doctor speaks out
Seeded on Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:24 AM EDT
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Strong correlation he mentions:
Nearly every pregnant woman gets an ultrasound - or two or three.
Statistically speaking more autistic children were probably subjected to ultrasounds than vaccination. Therefore ultrasounds must be the cause of autism.
While he doesn't believe ultrasounds are related to autism, he also warned, they’re not a toy.
Oh, never mind. The title is just a little fear mongering.
#1 - Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:31 AM EDTI did not make that obvious at all, did I?
Dr. Casanova believes a mix of genetic and environmental factors has led to the rise in autism, and there is nothing now or even on the horizon that may stem that rise.
He thinks that ultrasounds are a risk factor that need to be looked at.
“Even if it doesn’t have anything to do with autism, it needs to be regulated,” he said.
Dr. Jeffrey King is the director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at U of L. He sees high risk pregnancies everyday and uses ultrasound technology. Click here to see Melissa's whole interview with Dr. King.
While he doesn't believe ultrasounds are related to autism, he also warned, they’re not a toy.
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