Publications by authors named "Melissa Smallwood"
Article Synopsis
- - Participants in focus groups express significant concerns about the current US healthcare system, particularly in terms of accessibility and affordability
- - They prioritize addressing these healthcare issues over the development of human genome editing technologies, emphasizing the need for better access before they can benefit from such treatments
- - The findings highlight a gap between public opinions and expert discussions on human genome editing, underscoring the necessity for open dialogue involving the public when it comes to emerging technologies
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a perplexing and pervasive developmental disorder characterized by social difficulties, communicative deficits, and repetitive behavior. The increased rate of ASD diagnosis has raised questions concerning the genetic and environmental factors contributing to the development of this disorder; meanwhile, the cause of ASD remains unknown. This study surveyed mothers of ASD and non-ASD children to determine possible effects of labor and delivery (L&D) drugs on the development of ASD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF