Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Despite the uncertainty, there is hope for long COVID patients
It's estimated one in 10 people infected with SARS-CoV-2 will have lingering symptoms, but most people will improve over time.
May 20, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Colours of autism spectrum described by researchers
Children with autism have a wide range of ability to talk with other people, but it has been difficult to group children by their specific skills.
May 18, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Hyperactivity and impulsivity in childhood associated with increased risk of social isolation
Research led by the Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, has found that children who show heightened hyperactivity ...
Mar 29, 2023
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Health
Parents adopt unhealthy food routines for family well-being in place of unaffordable activities, study finds
New study study suggests a key reason parents on a low-income buy unhealthy foods for their families is to compensate for non-food related activities which support social well-being, but that they are unable to afford.
Aug 23, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Humanoid robot "Russell" engages children with autism
With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), mechanical and computer engineer Nilanjan Sarkar and psychologist Zachary Warren of Vanderbilt University have developed a learning environment for kids with autism, ...
Nov 19, 2013
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Genetics
25 new autism-related gene variants discovered
Genetics researchers have identified 25 additional copy number variations (CNVs)—missing or duplicated stretches of DNA—that occur in some patients with autism. These CNVs, say the researchers, are "high impact": although ...
Jan 14, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
No oxytocin benefit for autism
The so-called trust hormone, oxytocin, may not improve the symptoms of children with autism, a large study led by UNSW researchers has found.
Jul 18, 2013
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Other
'Patient influencers' are booming on social media. Is that good or bad?
"OMG. Have you guys heard about this?"
Apr 5, 2022
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Pediatrics
Can GPs help lift flagging COVID-19 vaccination rates in Australian kids?
Uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Australia has been fast, with vaccination rates for younger children initially mirroring that of adults and adolescents, but plateauing in March 2022, with only 51% of Australian children aged ...
Nov 21, 2022
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Health
More years of childhood education may reduce adult heart disease risk
State policies requiring children to attend additional years of school may result in a reduced risk for heart disease and improvements in several cardiovascular risk factors in adulthood, according to a study by researchers ...
Jun 25, 2019
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