'Publication Bias' Casts Doubt on Value of Antidepressants for Autism

MONDAY, April 23 (HealthDay News) -- Studies that show a type of antidepressant eases autism symptoms are more likely to get published in medical journals than studies concluding the drugs don't improve common behaviors such as rocking and hand-flapping, new research says.

Autism Treatments Called Into Question

Scientific journals' tendency to favor studies with positive test results may have skewed the understanding of how effective antidepressants actually are in treating repetitive behavior, a common symptom of autism.

'Publication Bias' Casts Doubt on Antidepressants for Autism

Studies showing ineffectiveness less likely to get published, new study finds.

Experimental drug reduces autism symptoms in mice, gov't study shows

Researchers from the National Institute of Mental Health are already testing the compound in humans with another mental health disorder, Fragile X syndrome

Benefits of Antidepressants in Autism Overstated?

Title: Benefits of Antidepressants in Autism Overstated? Category: Health News Created: 4/23/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/23/2012 12:00:00 AM