Abstract
We report on elevated total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels in 22 individuals with Asperger syndrome compared with well-matched controls, after accounting for lifestyle variables and clinical symptomatology that could affect them. A potential role for dyslipidemia in the pathogenesis of some forms of autism is discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Asperger Syndrome / epidemiology*
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Asperger Syndrome / physiopathology
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Body Mass Index
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Cholesterol / blood
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Cognition Disorders / diagnosis
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Cognition Disorders / epidemiology
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Demography
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Female
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / urine
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Hypercholesterolemia / blood
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Hypercholesterolemia / epidemiology*
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Life Style*
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Male
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Neuropsychological Tests
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / diagnosis
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / epidemiology*
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / psychology
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Phobic Disorders / diagnosis
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Phobic Disorders / epidemiology*
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Phobic Disorders / psychology
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Severity of Illness Index
Substances
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Cholesterol
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Hydrocortisone