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People with learning disability and autism set to receive better and more focused community care

People with a learning disability and autistic people will receive better and more focused community care as part of plans to reduce the number in specialist inpatient care.

14 Jul 2022

Geisinger researchers receive two grants to study risk factors linked with familial hypercholesterolemia

Geisinger researchers have been awarded two grants from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study risk factors associated with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and ways to improve screening, diagnosis and communication with patients.

13 Jul 2022

Parents, caregivers can help mitigate the pandemic's negative effects on social development of infants

Health issues and loss, social isolation and mental health problems - the pandemic has had a drastic effect on our society.

13 Jul 2022

How common is pediatric cannabis use and what are the risks?

New research evaluated the recent usage of marijuana and its derivative products, their effects and clinical manifestations, perceptions, pharmaceutics, epidemiological studies, and the long-term ramifications in pediatric populations.

12 Jul 2022

Medi-Cal’s reliance on prisoners to make cheaper eyeglasses proves shortsighted

To dodge hefty costs for eyewear, California's health insurance program for low-income people, Medi-Cal, has an innovative strategy: It contracts exclusively with the state's prisons, and inmates make glasses for its beneficiaries.

11 Jul 2022

Chronic stress in pregnancy affects fetal iron homeostasis

If a woman experiences chronic stress late in her pregnancy, it can affect her fetus' ability to absorb iron by as much as 15%, according to a study led by UW Medicine researchers in Seattle.

7 Jul 2022

A convergent mechanism for two top-ranking risk genes may be responsible for ASD/ID

University at Buffalo scientists have discovered a convergent mechanism that may be responsible for how two top-ranked genetic risk factors for autism spectrum disorder/intellectual disability (ASD/ID) lead to these neurodevelopmental disorders.

1 Jul 2022

New therapy approaches can help when medicine is not enough for schizophrenia and psychosis

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is hosting a free webinar, "When Medicine is Not Enough for Schizophrenia and Psychosis" on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 2:00 pm EDT.

30 Jun 2022

Research shows improvements in the representation of autistic adults in film, television, books, and more

New research from UC Santa Cruz shows incremental improvements in the representation of autistic adults in film, television, books, media coverage, and advocacy organization websites.

30 Jun 2022

Duke researchers identify role for key gene in developmental disability syndrome

A single gene that was previously found to be the driving force in a rare syndrome linked to epilepsy, autism and developmental disability has been identified as a linchpin in the formation of healthy neurons.

28 Jun 2022

Researchers discover electrical wave patterns in the brain related to social behavior

Researchers at Tohoku University and the University of Tokyo have discovered electrical wave patterns in the brain related to social behavior in mice.

27 Jun 2022

£150 million investment to bolster NHS mental health services and better support people in crisis

People experiencing a mental health emergency will be able to access more care in the community, such through as crisis houses and safe havens, and those detained under the Mental Health Act will benefit from landmark reforms which provide patients with more control over their care and treatment.

27 Jun 2022

Girls and boys show similar rates of concerns for ASD, research finds

Published in Biological Psychiatry, a multidisciplinary study led by the University of Minnesota demonstrated that an equal number of girls and boys can be identified as having concerns for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when screened earlier, correcting large gender differences in current diagnoses

23 Jun 2022

Addressing parents' hesitancy to vaccinate their children against COVID

Researchers examine notable risk factors related to vaccine hesitancy among parents.

23 Jun 2022

The impact of drum training on behavior and brain function in autistic adolescents

In a recent study published in PNAS, researchers investigated the impact of drum training on behavior and brain function in autistic adolescents with no prior drumming experience.

22 Jun 2022

Research offers new insights into how the brain interprets motion during self-motion

Imagine you're sitting on a train. You look out the window and see another train on an adjacent track that appears to be moving.

21 Jun 2022

Eyes may be able to signal ASD and ADHD

It's often said that 'the eyes tell it all', but no matter what their outward expression, the eyes may also be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD according to new research from Flinders University and the University of South Australia.

17 Jun 2022

Autism News and Research

Latest Autism News and Research

People with learning disability and autism set to receive better and more focused community care

Geisinger researchers receive two grants to study risk factors linked with familial hypercholesterolemia

Parents, caregivers can help mitigate the pandemic's negative effects on social development of infants

How common is pediatric cannabis use and what are the risks?

Medi-Cal’s reliance on prisoners to make cheaper eyeglasses proves shortsighted

Chronic stress in pregnancy affects fetal iron homeostasis

A convergent mechanism for two top-ranking risk genes may be responsible for ASD/ID

New therapy approaches can help when medicine is not enough for schizophrenia and psychosis

Research shows improvements in the representation of autistic adults in film, television, books, and more

Duke researchers identify role for key gene in developmental disability syndrome

Researchers discover electrical wave patterns in the brain related to social behavior

£150 million investment to bolster NHS mental health services and better support people in crisis

Girls and boys show similar rates of concerns for ASD, research finds

Addressing parents' hesitancy to vaccinate their children against COVID

The impact of drum training on behavior and brain function in autistic adolescents

Research offers new insights into how the brain interprets motion during self-motion

Eyes may be able to signal ASD and ADHD

How does gut microbiota impact mental health in 18–25s?

Denied care for a dangerous infection because of past-due bills

Fecal microbiota transplant shows durable effect in treating irritable bowel syndrome

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

Exploring the Future of Neuroscience Drug Discovery

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

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