Kristie McNealy, MD

We already know that researchers are finding an increased incidence of autistic traits in preemie toddlers, and now a much larger study has found a high rate of positive autism screening tests in preemies at the age of two.  The new study, carried out at 14 hospitals in 5 states, studied babies born more than [...]

Vaccinations have been a hotly debated topic over the past year, with most arguements centered around both the safety of the measels, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) as well as the general safety of thimerasol and other preservatives in vaccines.  Fear of autism and growing uncertainty about who is telling the truth, has caused many [...]

According to a press release from the National Autism Association, evidence was presented at the International Meeting For Autism Research that giving vaccines to infant macaque monkeys induced symptoms of autism. Infant macaques were vaccinated according to the current childhood vaccination schedule, and then followed for signs and symptoms of autism. The study [...]