Sleep apnea in pregnancy may increase the risk for brain and behavioral changes associated with autism, especially in males, according to a study in rats by Amanda Vanderplow, Michael Cahill, and colleagues at the University ...
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A new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or sibling with a chronic tic disorder. The research is published in the February 2, 2022, online issue ...
Feb 2, 2022
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A recent study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital is the first to identify an underlying mechanism and possible drug targets for a new severe neurological disorder in children ...
Feb 1, 2022
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Mutations in a histone regulator protein are linked to both a rare neurodevelopmental disorder and to some cancers, according to a study published in the journal Genes and Development.
Dec 17, 2021
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Poor school attendance impacts a child's future, not just through their educational achievement but also socially and developmentally.
Nov 24, 2021
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Identifying the genetic causes of rare neurodevelopmental disorders can be quite challenging. In a recent study, a global scientific team, including researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, worked to find genetic answers ...
Nov 11, 2021
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Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are twice as likely to report suicidal thoughts during screened for suicidal ideation during routine medical assessments, according to new research from the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Oct 26, 2021
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Scientists at the UNC School of Medicine have reported in the journal JCI Insight encouraging early tests of a gene therapy strategy against Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features poor muscle control ...
Oct 22, 2021
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Our brains have the remarkable ability to process details, but may sometimes fail to notice even marked differences. For example, in the images above, some people may not immediately spot the difference in size between the ...
Oct 20, 2021
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Monoclonal antibody therapy is an infusion treatment that can reduce the severity of COVID-19. Here are some of the commonly asked questions about the treatment.
Oct 19, 2021
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