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Scientists have refuted the influence of ultrasound on the development of autism in children
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The appearance of a pathology such as autism was associated with a variety of factors. And not each of these factors really affects the development of the disease. For example, scientists recognized the fallacy of the fact that autism is associated with the introduction of vaccines - this assumption was debunked a long time ago, but still many parents believe otherwise.
The next common misconception is: the violation of the authentic sphere occurs because of the often repeated episodes of ultrasound that are conducted by future mothers during the period of gestation. From year to year, women are recommended to undergo this procedure of ultrasound more and more often. The medicine offers even special portable ultrasound devices, which can be used even outside the hospital or polyclinic - for example, at home. The increased interest in ultrasound studies coincided with the increase in the number of children with autism. Most likely, this was the reason for the appearance of appropriate conclusions: many people began to believe that ultrasound is "guilty" in the development of pathology.
Scientists representing the College of Medicine at the University of Boston, tried to answer the question of the existence of such a relationship. Scientific experts under the direction of Paul Rosman analyzed the data of medical records of four hundred children. Some children were completely healthy, others had various neurological disorders, and others suffered from autism.
Scientists have counted the number of ultrasound studies that were conducted by mothers of these children during pregnancy. It was found that mothers of children with autism were treated approximately six times. The duration of each ultrasound procedure was almost the same. The only difference was that if the ultrasound flow penetrated the deep tissues of the fetus, then autism in the born children appeared somewhat more often.
At the same time, experts in pediatrics who reviewed the scientific work, expressed full confidence that the difference in the depth of the ultrasonic flow could not be the cause of the formation of such a serious disorder as children's autism.
Scientists are mostly sure: repeated procedures of ultrasound can not give an impetus to the development of either autism or any other pathologies. But the benefits of such studies are more than convincing. This method allows you to determine the low attachment of the placenta, many and hypochondriac, and various pathologies of the fetus. Ultrasound can often avoid a number of problematic situations, and in some cases even save a woman's life and a future child. Such cases include pregnancy fading, detachment of the normally located placenta, improper presentation of the fetus, hanging the baby by the umbilical cord.
Experts insist: there are no reasons to "be afraid" of ultrasound. And if there are doubts, it is better to consult a doctor who can be trusted.
More information about the work of scientists can be found at http://www.bumc.bu.edu/
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