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Researchers at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University have made a significant discovery in the field of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) diagnosis. Using quantitative EEG (QEEG) metrics, they have found that these metrics can distinguish children with ASD from typically developing peers with high accuracy. The study, published in Brain Sciences,
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Research conducted at the Institute of Clinical Physiology in Pisa, Italy, has found a strong correlation between prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in neonates. According to the study, which was published in the journal Atmosphere, increased exposure to PM2.
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Researchers at the Altamedica Main Centre in Rome, Italy, have made a groundbreaking discovery that folinic acid supplementation during pregnancy may prevent autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children born to mothers with folate receptor alpha (FRa) autoantibodies. The study, published in the journal Clinical and Translational Neuroscience, presents two cases
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the School of Psychology suggests that olfactory-based cognitive training may be beneficial for individuals at risk of dementia. The study, titled "Mind your nose: A randomized controlled trial of olfactory-based memory training for older people with subjective cognitive decline," compared the
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Research results from Open University revealed that young and young adult carers of individuals with dementia often lack knowledge of available support services and face significant challenges navigating the healthcare system. The study, which followed PRISMA guidelines, aimed to explore the available support and identify the unique needs of these
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Caring for older adults with dementia or aging-related conditions poses significant challenges for family members. A recent study, supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, aimed to explore the preferences of family caregivers for end-of-life care at home and examine the relationships between these preferences, death attitudes,
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People with dementia and their care partners struggle to communicate their health priorities and care preferences during acute care episodes, according to a new study. Researchers interviewed 14 Hispanic people with dementia and 19 care partners from a southeastern United States public safety net hospital system. The study found that
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Research published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity has investigated the association between cognitive function and physical fitness in institutionalized older adults with dementia. According to the study, a higher level of physical fitness was associated with better cognitive function in this population. The study, conducted by researchers
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Researchers have discovered a significant association between extended breastfeeding and reduced behavioral problems in children around the age of 3. According to a recent study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months was linked to lower scores for psychosomatic problems. Additionally, breastfeeding for 13 months,
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Mental health providers are uniquely positioned to address tobacco use among veterans with serious mental illness (SMI), yet they often hesitate to discuss smoking with these patients. A recent study involving one-on-one interviews with 20 outpatient SMI clinic providers revealed that, despite their strong relationships with veterans, many providers feel
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Research from Oregon Health & Science University found that the adoption of Section 1115 Serious Mental Illness and Serious Emotional Disturbance (SMI/SED) Medicaid waivers was not associated with increased bed capacity among freestanding psychiatric hospitals. The study used a difference-in-differences design to compare changes in bed capacity in freestanding
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A significant body of research indicates that stigma and discrimination linked to mental illness profoundly impact patients and their families, often resulting in social withdrawal, increased hesitancy to access help services, mental health underuse, and escalating caregiver psychological distress. A recent study published in Middle East Current Psychiatry aimed to
