Autism spectrum disorders
Eating issues common in people with autism, and girls are more susceptible
While it's well established that autism and certain eating issues go hand in hand, does gender also play a role?
May 4, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
PBS Kids celebrates Autism Awareness Month with new friends
A new child is introduced this month on the animated TV show "Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum" who is a little different. He's sensitive to loud noises and he likes doing things his way, in his time.
Apr 1, 2021
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Radiology & Imaging
MRI images: More efficient, quieter and faster
Magnetic resonance imaging has become an indispensable tool for medical diagnostics. Using metamaterials—printed circuit boards whose properties can be systematically adjusted—can increase measurement sensitivity by a ...
Dec 1, 2020
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Neuroscience
Fish give insight on sound sensitivity in autism
A tiny fish is helping scientists understand how the human brain processes sound, while also giving insight to autism spectrum disorder.
Nov 10, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Airplane noise appears to negatively impact fetal health
Prolonged exposure to loud noise is more than annoying—it is bad for human health. Beyond the obvious potential damage to hearing, chronic noise exposure has also been linked to adverse cardiovascular effects, such as increased ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers launch new website for people to test their sensitivity
Studies have shown that some people seem more sensitive than others. Now researchers have developed a free online questionnaire that allows you to test exactly how sensitive you are.
Jun 25, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Tips for managing social isolation during coronavirus, from women on the autism spectrum
Everybody is learning to handle social isolation and social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. People with autism spectrum disorder, like me, have often had to deal with social isolation our whole lives. It gives ...
May 7, 2020
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Medications
Rates of pulmonary complications drastically reduced with newer drug
The tragic COVID-19 pandemic is creating new awareness regarding the importance of breathing problems, pneumonia and ventilators. What many people don't realize is that without anesthesia and operating room ventilators, the ...
Apr 8, 2020
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Neuroscience
'Chemical earmuffs' could prevent hearing loss
Once you start to lose your hearing, you can't get it back. But what if you could prevent hearing loss by blocking in advance the effects of loud noises?
Feb 3, 2020
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Medical research
Study: Hearing develops in tandem with form and function
New research reveals a key insight into the development of hair bundles, the intricately complex assemblies in the inner ear responsible for hearing.
Jan 2, 2020
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