autism
Mass Swedish study links autism to mothers
Children born to mothers with a hormonal imbalance run a much higher risk of developing autism, according to a huge study released by Sweden's Karolinska Institute, which looked at children born in the Nordic nation over two decades.
Swedish study sheds light on autism cause
A study of over 2 million Swedes has found that environmental factors are equally as important as genes in determining whether a child will be born with autism.
Swedish research leads to 'autism blood test'
Soon parents may be able to perform a simple blood test to determine whether or not their children have autism, thanks to new findings from Swedish researchers.
Swedish researchers explore Somali-autism link
Swedish researchers want to gain access to a databank of blood tests taken from all babies born in Sweden in order to shed light on an apparent heightened incidence of autism among the country's Somali population.
Swede teen claims damages for 'lost youth'
A teenager diagnosed with autism has filed a demand for damages with Sweden's highest legal official after being taken into involuntary care, a decision which was rejected as lacking legal grounds after two years.
Autistic woman attacks boy in Gothenburg
A 30-year-old woman suffering from autism attacked a five-year-old boy while on a walk with caregivers in Gothenburg on Monday. The woman is being held on suspicion of attempted murder.