Autism
Researchers in Serbia conducted a study to explore the attitudes of parents towards the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, which has had a low coverage rate in the country, leading to several outbreaks with 15 fatal outcomes over the past two decades. The study aimed to understand the reasons behind the low
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Rodney Scott, Division Chief of Neurology at Nemours Children's Health, has been awarded a $2.6 million, five-year grant to investigate malfunctions in the brain's hippocampal region, aiming to identify patterns that could lead to shared therapies for patients with autism, epilepsy, and Alzheimer's
Autism
Research from the Study to Explore Early Development (SEED) has found that young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities (DD) are more likely to contract COVID-19 and experience difficulties with mitigation strategies compared to children from the general population. The study, conducted by researchers from the
Autism
Researchers at the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University have conducted a study to identify potential biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using complex network analysis. The study aimed to identify functional closed-loop pathways in the brains of children with ASD and compared them to typically developing children. The
Autism
A recent study from the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston has shed light on the significant role unmet social determinants of health (SDOH) play in hindering healthcare access and support for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research found that unmet SDOH needs are prevalent among children
Autism
Research conducted in Valencia, Spain has revealed a notable increase in the use of antipsychotics in children and adolescents, often beyond approved indications. The study analyzed 128,057 antipsychotic treatments administered to 30,383 individuals between 2015 and 2023. The most frequent indications for antipsychotic use were disorders of personality
Autism
Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have reported new findings on parent-mediated interventions for children with autism. According to the study, parents of children newly diagnosed with autism experience higher levels of parenting stress compared to parents of typically developing children. The study also investigated the effectiveness
Autism
A recent study from the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston has shed light on the significant role unmet social determinants of health (SDOH) play in hindering healthcare access and support for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The research found that unmet SDOH needs are prevalent among children
Autism
A new study from Technical University Dortmund explored the differing perspectives and concerns of parents with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regarding their children's media use. The research, published in PLOS One, involved a survey of 117 parents of children with ASD and 58 parents of typically
Autism
Investigators at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa have discovered a potential connection between nutritional issues in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and sensory sensitivity. The study aimed to explore the relationship between nutritional habits and sensory sensitivity in children with ASD. The research found that children with ASD had lower sensory
Autism
Researchers at the Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University have conducted a study to identify potential biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using complex network analysis. The study aimed to identify functional closed-loop pathways in the brains of children with ASD and compared them to typically developing children. The
Autism
Research conducted in Valencia, Spain has revealed a notable increase in the use of antipsychotics in children and adolescents, often beyond approved indications. The study analyzed 128,057 antipsychotic treatments administered to 30,383 individuals between 2015 and 2023. The most frequent indications for antipsychotic use were disorders of personality
