Autism Spectrum Disorder

Higher fluoride levels in pregnancy were linked to increased odds of offspring exhibiting neurobehavioral issues by age 3 years, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

Approximately one in nine children in the United States had ever received an ADHD diagnosis as of 2022, according to research published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology.

NEW YORK — Lithium exposure in drinking water was associated with potentially detrimental effects on human health, including increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia spectrum disorder, according to researchers.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute launched a neuro-inclusive oncology care and empowerment program designed to support adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities on their cancer journeys.

Previously healthy women who delivered via cesarian had increased short-term risk for CVD complications after delivery, according to data presented at The Pregnancy Meeting.

Preterm birth was not associated with the development of autism spectrum disorder in childhood, according to findings presented at The Pregnancy Meeting.

Women with more autistic traits during pregnancy had higher risks for adverse birth outcomes, especially for preterm birth, compared with lower levels of autistic traits, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

The FDA approved a second pulsed field ablation system for the treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation based on real-world data from the MANIFEST-17K registry and positive findings from the pivotal ADVENT clinical trial.

Healio | Cardiology Today compiled a list of the top headlines in cardiology of January 2024.

Children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder experienced reduced anxiety symptoms after 12 weeks of treatment with the BP medication propranolol vs. placebo, though it did not improve scores for social interaction and language.