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2026-04-23 Science & Technology

Scientists uncover potential autism link in [statin] drugs taken by millions – but warn: 'Don't stop treatment'

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-04-23 01:36|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1768 views ] Top

1 Following the money:

Statins are manufactured by many pharmaceutical companies — the biggest include Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Merck, Novartis/Sandoz, Teva, Viatris, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s, and Apotex. These companies produce both branded and generic versions of statin medications.
- Research Markets.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-04-23 06:56|| 2026-04-23 06:56|| Front Page Top

2 When there is a "spectrum", you get more or fewer, depending on diagnoses and what actually counts. Broaden the diagnosis, get more numbers.
Once they found out what Asperger had been up to in his spare time, all the Aspies disappeared. Far as I know, they're now autistic on the milder end of the spectrum. How much of the increase was that exercise?

Posted by Richard Aubrey 2026-04-23 08:12|| 2026-04-23 08:12|| Front Page Top

3 That’s exactly what happened to the Aspies, yes. Also, think how unegalitarian to have a Dx that requires very high intelligence, whatever the other handicaps.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-04-23 09:02|| 2026-04-23 09:02|| Front Page Top

4 Oh my. I just had to go and look up Asperger. I don't think it was just his spare time. What a fricken' monster.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-04-23 13:18|| 2026-04-23 13:18|| Front Page Top

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