Autism spectrum disorders

How autism is diagnosed

According to the advocacy group Autism Speaks, one in every 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Health

Screen time can seriously harm your eyes: Here's how to avoid it

Every day, more and more patients are seeking medical attention after spending long days in front of computer screens. The most common symptoms include irritated or itchy eyes, and a sensation of dryness or sand on the surface ...

Oncology & Cancer

Screening, early cancer detection save lives

When she was 50 years old, Beatrice Karnoscak's first mammogram detected breast cancer. Ten years after finishing treatment, Beatrice was diagnosed with lung cancer. Each time, early screening is what saved her life.

Genetics

BabySeq 2.0: Bringing equity to genomic sequencing in newborns

Today, nearly 900 disorders caused by a single gene are known to be treatable. Yet the recommended "heel stick" testing for newborns only covers about 60 inherited, treatable disorders, and many individual states screen for ...

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