Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Common newborn hearing test promising for early detection of autism
The findings of a new study further reinforce that autism, in many cases, has a sensorial and auditory aspect to it, according to the lead author...
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ODC1 gene linked to newly described neurodevelopmental disorder
A previously undescribed neurometabolic disease has been linked to a gain-of-function mutation of the ODC1 gene.
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Nusinersen provides continued benefits to presymptomatic children with SMA
Most children developed normally in an interim analysis of the NURTURE trial that did not find any new safety concerns.
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FDA approves viltolarsen (Viltepso) for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The approval marks the second drug therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Clinic goes to bat for bullied kids
NEW ORLEANS – In Dr. Raffalli’s clinical experience, cyberbullying has become the bully’s weapon of choice.
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In utero Zika exposure can have delayed consequences
Infants born following in utero Zika virus exposure can appear normal at birth but have neurodevelopmental problems later.
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Congenital heart disease in children linked to increased autism risk
“To our knowledge, this is the only study in which there has been a comparison between [autism spectrum disorder] and multiple CHD subtypes,” the...
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Four genetic variants link psychotic experiences to multiple mental disorders
Schizophrenia might not be sole driving force behind psychosis
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Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis risk high among cerebral palsy patients
This is the first study to compare these risks using a relatively large cohort of adults with and without cerebral palsy.
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Patients with intellectual disability require nuanced care
SAN FRANCISCO – Dr. Nita V. Bhatt talks with Dr. Julie P. Gentile about best practices for providing psychiatric interventions for patients with...
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Neurodevelopmental concerns may emerge later in Zika-exposed infants
BALTIMORE – Some Zika-exposed children showed poorer mobility and social cognitive scores as they approached 18 months even though their fetal...