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Chelation Study Called Off

Posted on September 17, 2008

Back in July, a study on chelation as a treatment for autistic children was put on hold due to safety concerns. Now the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has called off the study, as reported in today s Associated Press.The statement says the agency decided the money would be better used testing other potential therapies for autism and related disorders.The study had been on hold because of safety concerns . A study published last year linked a chemical used in the treatment to lasting brain problems in rats.Chelation is based on the unproven notion that mercury in vaccines can be ...

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