Doctors have suspected a link

March 28, 2010

{When Wakefield et.al. said their was a correlation between GI issues and autism

their studies got put down. But, when someone (Pharma) comes up with a

medication for GI issues related to autism suddenly the FDA is ready to

fast-track it. Fast-tracking means " Let's put it on the market right away and

worry about the side effects later. "

New autism study in Houston

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Doctors have suspected a link between autism and digestive

problems for years. Now Houston researchers are testing a drug with such

potential, that the Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked it. Scientists

believe it may improve autistic behaviors. A month ago, her mother says

five-year-old Zoe wouldn't look you in the eye. Zoe, who has autism, didn't talk

much, and rarely interacted others.

" Zoe is so different now. She actually comes up and talks to me, says look at

this look at that, she never used to do that, " said Meredith Langford.

Dr. Deborah Pearson also sees changes in Zoe too since she began taking an

experimental medicine in a University of Texas-Houston study on autism.

" We don't know if she's on placebo or the study medication, but it's a very

interesting difference from the little one we saw just a month ago, " said Dr.

Pearson.

Zoe takes the study medication mixed in her food. It helps her digest protein.

Doctors believe many children with autism can't digest protein, which would

cause them to lack amino acids that are critical in producing neurotransmitters

for the brain. They believe resolving the digestion problem may help the autism.

" Hopefully what it will do is improve those behavioral concerns that get

children into trouble at school, " said Dr. Pearson.

" I want her to have a normal life, " said Langford.

" I think with this medication, it'll be possible for her, " said Dr. Pearson.

Houston is one of 12 study sites and the study involves collecting stool samples

from the children. In early studies of almost 500 children, few had side

effects. Results will take about a year. But Langford believes she's seeing

results already, and she hopes the study helps other children.

" It would mean so much not just for her, but for all the other kids who are out

there, " said Langford.

The study is open for children with autism ages 3 to 8. For information on how

to enroll your child, you can call 713-486-2591 or read more here on abc13.com.

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