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Research finds individuals with autism have poorer health and healthcare
Washington: New research from the University of Cambridge suggests autistic individuals are more likely to have chronic mental and physical health conditions. They are also reported to have lower-quality healthcare than others.…
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Routine prenatal ultrasound identifies early signs of autism: Study
Beersheba: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition related to brain development that impacts a person’s perception and socialization with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. A routine prenatal ultrasound…
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Study identifies biomarkers linked to autism risk
New York: A large study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Norwegian National Institute of Public Health has identified molecular signatures of gestational inflammation linked to…
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Indian researchers develop better therapeutics to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder
New Delhi: A group of Indian researchers have developed a compound called ‘6BIO’ that can provide a better method to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The researchers have determined the potency of…
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Autism researchers map brain circuitry of social preference
California: For individuals with conditions such as autism, unfamiliar social interactions can produce negative emotions such as fear and anxiety. Researchers now reveal how two key neural circuits dictate the choice between…
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People with autism risk more likely to report self harm
London: People with a higher genetic likelihood of autism are more likely to report higher childhood maltreatment, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, according to a new study by an Indian-origin researcher. The study,…
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AI may help spot autism early
Washington: Signs and symptoms of autism in children are hard to detect but new research suggests that simple quantifiable measures of artificial intelligence could enable much earlier diagnosis of Rett syndrome and…
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Increased estrogen levels in womb may increase autism risk
Washington: High levels of estrogen hormones in the womb could increase the risk of a foetus developing autism later, suggests a study. The study was published in the journal ‘Molecular Psychiatry’. In…
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Researchers weigh in on new ideas about autism
Washington: Researchers believes that many of the behaviours common to autism including low eye contact, repetitive movements, and the verbatim repetition of words and phrases are misinterpreted as a lack of interest…
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Researchers develop technique for early, accurate detection of autism in children
Washington: A new study sheds light on a recent accomplishment by researchers who have developed a technique to detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children quickly and more accurately. The findings were…
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Researchers draw link between processed foods and rise in autism
Washington: According to a recent study, processed foods may hold key to rise in autism. With the number of children diagnosed with autism on the rise, the need to find what causes…
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Parental support essential when autistic adolescents want to learn to drive: Study
Washington: Parental support plays a very important role when autistic adolescents want to learn to drive, recent findings suggest. Autistic adolescents need the support of their parents or guardians to prioritise independence…
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Study suggests new way to get insights into autism
Washington: It has been seen that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are affected by epilepsy, immune disorder, gastrointestinal issues along with developmental delays, all together. A new study says that a…
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Scientists find cause of autism in ‘junk’ DNA
Washington: Autism can be caused by mutations in the so-called ‘junk’ DNA, scientists have claimed. The study published in the journal ‘Nature Genetics’ is the first to functionally link such mutations to…
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Infants less receptive to different sounds might be at risk of developing autism
Washington: If an infant is less or unable to differentiate between varying speech patterns, he/she is likely to be at a higher risk of developing autism, suggested a new study. The findings…
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