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Diagnoses of neurodevelopmental disorders higher in publicly insured US children
Timing of and risk for childhood neurodevelopment disorder diagnoses is linked to various socioeconomic factors including insurance enrollment, according to a U.S. population-based cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
FDA grants breakthrough designation to device that may assess autism risk via hair strand
The FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to Linus Biotechnology Inc. for a diagnostic aid that may identify the presence of autism spectrum disorder using a single strand of hair.
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Family-centered nutrition can help kids with autism, study finds
Adopting family-centered nutrition programs can positively influence diet in children with autism, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
AAP: Kids with disabilities should be encouraged to be more physically active
Children with disabilities should be encouraged to participate in sports, recreation and other physical activities that suit them, pediatricians said in a new AAP clinical report.
Autism prevalence rises to 1 in 44 kids amid progress in early detection
In 2018, one in 44 children aged 8 years in the United States was identified with autism spectrum disorder, according to an analysis published Thursday in MMWR.
Low-dose PAX-101 improves autism spectrum disorder symptoms in boys
Boys with autism spectrum disorder who received 10 mg/kg of a suramin IV infusion known as PAX-101 experienced greater improvements in symptoms than those who received 20 mg/kg of the same treatment or placebo, data show.
Telehealth shows promise in evaluating infants for autism
Telehealth may be a useful tool in assessing infants for autism spectrum disorder within their first year of life, potentially expanding access to care and early evaluation services, according to findings published in Autism.
Oxytocin does not improve social functioning in children with autism, study finds
Daily intranasal therapy with the hormone oxytocin did not appear to improve social functioning among children with autism spectrum disorder, according to an NIH-funded study, contradicting smaller studies supporting its off-label use.
Study offers ‘some reassurance’ about prenatal antipsychotic use
Researchers reported that prenatal use of antipsychotics was not associated with risks for adverse outcomes in children — specifically, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, preterm birth or being born small for gestational age.
Preterm, early term birth increases risk for autism, large study finds
Preterm and early term birth were associated with a significantly increased risk for autism spectrum disorder in both boys and girls in a study that included more than 4 million children born over a 40-year period in Sweden.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read