Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Fish in pregnancy not dangerous after all, says new study
Longitudinal studies “have not demonstrated harmful cognitive effects in children with increasing maternal mercury levels.”
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Large genetic study links 72 genes to autism spectrum disorders
While identifying genetic contributors to autism will not likely lead to a cure, it can illuminate the pathways causing symptoms to develop...
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How does not getting enough sleep affect the developing brain?
Insufficient sleep at age 10 is associated with long-lasting changes in brain structure and connectivity, new research shows.
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FDA unveils 5-year plan for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases
“We recognize the urgent need for new treatments that can both improve and extend the lives of people diagnosed with these diseases.”
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Cochlear implants benefit deaf children with developmental delays
“We were surprised [by] the large magnitude of the improvements, not only in quality of life, but also in cognition, ability to function in daily...
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Abnormal growth of the amygdala in infants tied to autism
“We found that the amygdala grows too rapidly between 6 and 12 months of age, during a presymptomatic period in autism, prior to when the...
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Neonatal hypoglycemia doesn’t affect childhood academics
Accompanying study showed no evidence of neurosensory impairment after neonatal dextrose gel treatment.
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Neurodevelopmental disorders prevalent with extremely preterm birth
The majority (75%) of infants had a neurodevelopmental disorder, including speech disorders (52%), intellectual disabilities (40%), attention-...
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Markers in saliva tied to gut disorders in children with autism
“We hope these biomarkers will eventually give us an indication of which patients are going to respond to the individual approach to treating...
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Prescription video game focuses attention in ADHD
“This not just another video game,” said Dr. Scott H. Kollins of Duke Health, Durham, N.C.
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Alarming rates of self-harm in adults with autism expose a broken system
“Our mental health care system in general is not great for people on the spectrum, but it’s even worse for adults,” said Dr. Brenna Maddox.