Autism spectrum disorders
A recent study conducted at the Sapienza University of Rome found that nursing students in Italy have insufficient knowledge of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The study used a validated questionnaire to assess the knowledge of 104 nursing students enrolled in the 2nd and 3rd years of the nursing degree programme.
Autism
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. Recent research published in the journal Molecular Autism has shed new light on the differences in exploration strategies between clinical and subclinical populations with autism. The study, conducted by researchers from Ghent University, aimed to investigate how autism diagnosis
Schizophrenia
A multidimensional analysis of the functional and structural brain networks has revealed new insights into the nature of schizophrenia. Researchers at the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain, have used a thermodynamic framework and machine learning approach to quantify the degree of functional hierarchical organization in individuals with schizophrenia. The
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been linked to an elevated risk of suicidal ideation, with individuals often expressing their thoughts and emotions on social media. A new study conducted by investigators at Georgia Southern University examined the complex challenges contributing to suicidal ideation among individuals with ASD, including autism-specific factors
Autism
Researchers at Columbia University have published new findings on the developmental disease, highlighting a significant increase in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses among pediatric inpatients in the United States. According to the study, the ASD prevalence has more than tripled since 1997, with 1.19% of hospital discharges among inpatients
Autism
Researchers at Sophia Children's University Hospital, Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, have published a new study on the developmental characteristics of autistic individuals, highlighting the importance of understanding these patterns to provide personalized support. The longitudinal study, which analyzed 30 observational studies, found that autistic individuals
Atopic dermatitis
Fresh data on Skin Diseases and Conditions - Atopic Dermatitis has been presented in a new report from Milan, Italy. The research, conducted by Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of lebrikizumab, a biologic drug targeting interleukin-13, in a predominantly white
Mental health
New research from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) has identified key predictors of early intervention success for minimally verbal (MV) autistic children. The study, published in Autism Research, found that child-initiated joint attention, play mastery level, and play diversity at baseline are significant predictors of fast response to
Mediation
New research published in the Schizophrenia Bulletin explores the link between inner speech and hallucinations in the general population. According to the study, conducted by researchers at the University of California Riverside, inner speech models have been influential in explaining hallucinations, but a new perspective is needed to fully understand
Medical research
A multidimensional analysis of the functional and structural brain networks has revealed new insights into the nature of schizophrenia. Researchers at the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain, have used a thermodynamic framework and machine learning approach to quantify the degree of functional hierarchical organization in individuals with schizophrenia. The
Autism
Researchers at Sophia Children's University Hospital, Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, have published a new study on the developmental characteristics of autistic individuals, highlighting the importance of understanding these patterns to provide personalized support. The longitudinal study, which analyzed 30 observational studies, found that autistic individuals
Atopic dermatitis
Fresh data on Skin Diseases and Conditions - Atopic Dermatitis has been presented in a new report from Milan, Italy. The research, conducted by Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of lebrikizumab, a biologic drug targeting interleukin-13, in a predominantly white
