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The June 2024 quarterly edition of Autism in Adulthood, a peer-reviewed journal, has published 12 research articles that shed light on various aspects of autism in adulthood. The topics range from autistic burnout in the workplace to the relationship between autistic traits and quality of life. The journal, published by
Adults
Researchers have underscored the critical issue of uncontrolled seizures among individuals with epilepsy, highlighting the increased risk of adverse health and social outcomes, including a higher risk of death. According to a recently published study, approximately 36.2% of US adults with active epilepsy reported experiencing uncontrolled seizures in the
Adults
A new study published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society has found that symptoms measured using a validated disease-specific questionnaire can predict future exacerbation risk in patients with bronchiectasis. The research, conducted at Tongji University in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, included 436 adults with bronchiectasis
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Research from the University of Cambridge sheds light on the experiences of autistic adults with diagnostic assessments that include play. The study, which was funded by the Cambridge Trust and the LEGO Foundation, consulted with autistic adults and found that standard assessments often focus on deficits and non-autistic interpretations of
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As the autistic population continues to grow, there is an increasing need to understand the ageing experiences and support needs of middle-aged and older autistic adults. A recent study aimed to explore this topic by interviewing 17 autistic adults aged 46 to 72 years. The findings revealed that autism influences
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A study published in Epilepsy Research has revealed a relationship between demographic and clinical variables and negative health events (NHEs) experienced by people with epilepsy. The research, conducted at the University of Iowa, analyzed data from a clinical trial targeting people from rural regions and underserved populations. The study found
