Early Childhood General Anesthesia Linked to Slightly Increased Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A South Korean study found that children exposed to general anesthesia before age three had a modestly increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders through adolescence, especially intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder.
Study Finds No Increased Long-Term Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
A comprehensive Swedish study found no evidence that adults with autism spectrum disorder have an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune joint disease.