Neuroscience
Why some families consider brain donation for autism research
Brain tissue samples are essential for scientific research, especially when it comes to brain disorders such as autism spectrum disorder.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neuroscience
Study suggests prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids may increase risk for some mental disorders in offspring
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids is associated with some mental disorders in offspring, such as mood, anxiety, and stress-related disorders, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 10, 2025
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Health
Report urges new chemical regulations to protect children's health
Nations must start testing and regulating chemicals and chemical products as closely as the current systems that safeguard prescription drugs or risk rising rates of chronic illnesses among children, according to a New England ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Neuroscience
Study links gene-regulating brain circuit formation to autism and seizures
The gene neuropilin2 encodes a receptor involved in cell-cell interactions in the brain and plays a key role in regulating the development of neural circuits. Neuropilin2 controls migration of inhibitory neurons as well as ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Autism spectrum disorders
Multilingualism boosts cognitive skills in autistic children, study suggests
A study from UCLA Health adds to the growing body of evidence on the cognitive benefits of speaking multiple languages, finding that multilingualism not only enhances general cognitive abilities but also may help reduce certain ...
Jan 3, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Prevalence of dementia diagnoses increased in individuals with autism diagnosis
Individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have an increased prevalence of identified dementia diagnoses, according to a research letter published online Jan. 2 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 3, 2025
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Autism prevalence reaches 61.8 million globally, study shows
The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Dec 29, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Autism tops list of worldwide youth health issues
Autism ranks among the top ten health problems for young people under 20.
Dec 23, 2024
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Neuroscience
Lithium shows promise in treating autism-related symptoms in mouse study
A discovery has highlighted lithium—a drug long used to treat bipolar disorder and depression—as a potential therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This research, conducted by a team at the Center for Synaptic Brain ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autism spectrum disorder ranks among top 10 causes of non-fatal health burden in youth, global study shows
A new global analysis reveals that an estimated 61.8 million people in 2021 were autistic —equivalent to one in every 127 individuals. Conducted as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study ...
Dec 19, 2024
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The term "autism spectrum" is often used to describe disorders that are currently classified as pervasive developmental disorders. Pervasive developmental disorders include autism, Asperger syndrome, Childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. These disorders are typically characterized by social deficits, communication difficulties, stereotyped or repetitive behaviors and interests, and/or cognitive delays. Although these diagnoses share some common features, individuals with these disorders are thought to be "on the spectrum" because of differences in severity across these domains.
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