Brian Lee is associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Brian Lee
Associate professor
Drexel University
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Journal club: Does lithium in drinking water contribute to autism?
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that autism is more common among people born in areas with high levels of lithium in drinking water, but it is too soon to say whether prenatal lithium exposure is truly a concern.
Journal club: Does lithium in drinking water contribute to autism?
By
Brian Lee
11 April 2023 | 7 min read
Autism heritability: It probably does not mean what you think it means
The question of autism's heritability is compelling for researchers and laypeople alike, but many people in both groups misunderstand its definition.
Autism heritability: It probably does not mean what you think it means
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Brian Lee
7 January 2020 | 6 min read
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