Medical research
Researchers detail groundbreaking Angelman syndrome development
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed the first molecular therapeutic for Angelman syndrome to advance into clinical development.
Mar 23, 2023
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Genetics
Gene variants linked to cerebral arachnoid cysts overlap with developmental disorders, autism, and epilepsy
The most common type of brain cyst (arachnoid) has no known cause. New research investigating patients with these cysts has found something unexpected—a potential genetic link.
Surgery
Children with developmental delay undergoing tonsillectomy have heightened complication risks
Children with developmental delay may be at risk for higher complication rates following tonsillectomy compared to children without developmental delay, according to research published in International Journal of Pediatric ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Gastro or endometriosis? How your GP discusses uncertainty can harm your health
You wake with stomach pain that worsens during the day and decide to see your doctor. You describe your symptoms and your doctor examines you. Then the doctor says, "From what I hear, I think you could just have a stomach ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Pediatrics
Telehealth parent-child interaction therapy aids child behavior
Telehealth-delivered parenting interventions lead to significant and maintained improvements for young children with developmental disorders (DD) and their caregivers, according to a study published online Jan. 9 in JAMA ...
Jan 14, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pre-procedure and pre-admission COVID-19 testing no longer recommended for asymptomatic patients
Health care facilities should no longer routinely screen symptom-free patients for COVID-19 upon admission or before procedures and rely instead on enhanced layers of infection prevention interventions, according to a recommendation ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Neuroscience
Does diabetes during pregnancy increase the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in children?
New research published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology has revealed a link between maternal diabetes during pregnancy and a range of neurodevelopmental conditions in children—including autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity ...
Dec 21, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Limit travel anxiety this holiday season
Holiday travel can be anxiety-inducing due to flight delays and heavy traffic. While disruptions are unavoidable, a Baylor College of Medicine expert provides tips on how to manage stress and anxiety during a busy travel ...
Dec 19, 2022
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Genetics
New molecular clues on neurodevelopmental disorder similar to Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a genetic disease that causes a developmental delay, alterations in speech and balance, intellectual disability and sometimes, seizures. To date, researchers had identified mutations in the HERC2 gene, ...
Nov 15, 2022
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Genetics
Chromosomal testing expands options for exploring causes of SIDS
A genetic test known as chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) could help identify the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or its counterpart in older children, known as sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC), ...
Nov 7, 2022
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