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September 27, 2019
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Unique metabolic signature in baby teeth linked to ADHD, autism

Researchers identified metabolic signatures in baby teeth that were unique to ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and both neurodevelopment conditions, according to a study published in Translational Psychiatry.

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September 25, 2019
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Psychotic experiences linked to risk for several mental disorders

Findings from a large genome-wide association study indicated that genetic liability of psychotic experiences may be shared with several psychiatric disorders in addition to schizophrenia, including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and neurodevelopmental disorders.

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September 19, 2019
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New technique helps detect autism spectrum disorder

New technique helps detect autism spectrum disorder

Researchers developed a technique for analyzing children’s gazes that may help identify whether they have autism spectrum disorder, according to an analysis recently published in Computers and Biology in Medicine.

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September 18, 2019
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Maternal anemia in early pregnancy tied to ASD, ADHD in offspring

Maternal anemia in early pregnancy appeared to be linked to greater risk for autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and intellectual disability among offspring, findings published in JAMA Psychiatry revealed.

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September 12, 2019
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Low-trauma fractures increase 1-year mortality risk in adults with neurodevelopmental delays

Low-trauma fractures increase 1-year mortality risk in adults with neurodevelopmental delays

Compared with typical adults, those with neurodevelopmental disabilities may be more susceptible to early mortality following a low-trauma fracture, according to findings published in Bone.

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August 28, 2019
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C-section birth linked to autism, ADHD

C-section birth linked to autism, ADHD

Offspring born via cesarean delivery were at increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and ADHD compared with those born by vaginal delivery, findings published in JAMA Network Open revealed.

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August 27, 2019
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Effect sizes of studies comparing individuals with, without autism decrease over time

Differences between individuals with autism and those without have lessened over time, which may be tied to changes in diagnostic practices, according to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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August 23, 2019
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Finch raises $53 million for microbiome capsule for C. diff

Finch Therapeutics has raised $53 million in Series C financing to support the clinical development of its microbial therapies, including CP101, an oral microbiome capsule for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.

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August 19, 2019
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Neural marker may detect autism in nonverbal adults

Researchers have identified a possible nonverbal, neural marker of autism, according to study results published in Current Biology.

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August 13, 2019
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Kids born to older parents less likely to have behavior problems

Kids born to older parents less likely to have behavior problems

Children born to older parents are less likely to have externalizing behavior problems, according to a population-based cohort study that included more than 32,000 Dutch children. Researchers also found that parental age may have no effect on a child’s internalizing problems.

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