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Volume 358:93-94 January 3, 2008 Number 1
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Early Thimerosal Exposure and Neuropsychological Outcomes

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by Thompson, W. W.
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To the Editor: Thompson et al. (Sept. 27 issue)1 report the results of a study investigating the neuropsychological outcomes of early exposure to thimerosal. As a dissenting member of the panel of external consultants for this study, I object to the authors' conclusion that there is no causal association between thimerosal and children's brain function. The sample comprised children who were least likely to exhibit neuropsychological impairments. Specifically, children with congenital problems, those from multiple births, those of low birth weight, and those not living with their biological mother were excluded. The sample was skewed toward higher socioeconomic status and . . . [Full Text of this Article]



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