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Company launches hair-based diagnostic aid designed to rule out autism
LinusBio last week announced the launch of a diagnostic aid designed to help clinicians rule out autism in children aged 1 to 36 months using a single strand of hair.
Researchers stress need for clear, consistent standards in FDA review of psychiatric drugs

The FDA approved 16 psychiatric drugs over the last decade, most of which shared similar mechanisms of action with previously developed drugs, according to data in a research latter published in JAMA Network Open.
Study: Two groups of children receive delayed autism diagnoses

Researchers identified two groups of children with opposing support needs and symptom severity who are more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder later, according to an analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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FDA grants fast-track designation to small molecule for Fragile X

The FDA has granted fast-track designation to an investigational small molecule to treat individuals with Fragile X syndrome, according to the manufacturer.
POSI score can help pediatricians refer toddlers for autism evaluation

Toddlers diagnosed with autism by age 3 years were around 3 to 4 times more likely to screen positive at age 18 or 24 months on a parental questionnaire designed to identify a risk for autism, according to a recent study.
Experts make strides in autism diagnosis, treatment in 2024

Researchers made strides this year in the diagnosis and treatment of autism. They also learned more about potential factors that might increase the risk for autism.
Prenatal cannabis use does not increase the risk for developmental delays in children

Cannabis use among women during early pregnancy did not correspond with an increased risk for early developmental delays in children, a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open showed.
Autism, transgender identity may increase suicide risk among college students

College students who identified as transgender or gender nonconforming and those with autism had a greater risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors, study results published in JAMA Network Open showed.
Autism diagnoses remain flat among children born during the COVID-19 pandemic

Positive screenings for autism spectrum disorders did not increase to a significant degree among children born during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
HPV vaccine coverage lower among girls with mental health diagnoses

Girls with diagnosed mental health conditions had lower HPV vaccination coverage than their peers without mental health conditions, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health.
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