Touro College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Breastfeeding as a possible deterrent to autism -- a clinical perspective

Research suggests that depressed levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF) may be a biomarker for autism occurrence. Breastfeeding could serve as a natural source of IGF, potentially lowering the risk of autism development.

SourceTouro College Of Osteopathic Medicine·JournalMedical Hypotheses·DateNov 6, 2013

Researcher uncovers potential cause, biomarker for autism and proposes study to investigate theory

A New York-based physician-researcher has uncovered a potential connection between autism and insulin-like growth factor (IGF) levels in newborns, proposing a study to investigate this hypothesis. IGF plays a crucial role in brain development, and depressed levels may serve as a biomarker for the later development of autism.

SourceTouro College Of Osteopathic Medicine·JournalMedical Hypotheses·DateJan 31, 2013