Could a severe infection in the womb raise chance of autism? Scientists make 'unexpected' discovery after studying children's brains
A team from the University of Maryland discovered that inflammation stunts the growth of specific neurons in the part of the brain responsible for motor control and language, social skills. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Autism Tied to Widespread Physical Health Comorbidity
FRIDAY, Oct. 13, 2023 -- People with autism have widespread, physical health comorbidity that spans nearly all major organ systems versus adults without autism, according to a study published online Sept. 20 in Molecular Autism. John H. Ward,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 13, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD
An NIH-led effort to create an atlas of human brain cells has identified more than 3,000 types of cells. The finding will help researchers understand disorders like autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - October 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jon Hamilton Source Type: news

New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children ’s Brains Might Spur Autism
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 -- Severe inflammation very early in childhood might hamper the development of key brain cells, perhaps setting the stage for conditions such as autism or schizophrenia, new research suggests. The origins of many... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 12, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

How COVID-19 Changed Life for People Terrified of Needles
From the moment COVID-19 reached pandemic designation, Joe McDougall had nightmares. Not, like others, about the potential path of the virus, but about the seemingly inevitable moment at which he’d be asked—or held down and forced—to receive a vaccine. McDougall, now 39, is terrified of needles and a global pandemic meant that for the first time since adolescence, he might not be able to avoid them.  [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Of all of the challenges facing mass COVID-19 vaccination, fear of needles is one of the least acknowledged by public-health campaigns. Even what we know ...
Source: TIME: Health - October 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Haley Weiss Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Pharmacological intervention for irritability, aggression, and self-injury in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) - Iffland M, Livingstone N, Jorgensen M, Hazell P, Gillies D.
BACKGROUND: Pharmacological interventions are frequently used for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to manage behaviours of concern, including irritability, aggression, and self-injury. Some pharmacological interventions might help treat some beha... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

'Gender-bending' chemical found in food and plastic bottles now linked ADHD and autism
Researchers from New Jersey found that children with autism are 10 percent less able to eliminate bisphenol A (BPA) from their bodies, while kids with ADHD are 17 percent less able to purge it. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6
MONDAY, Oct. 9, 2023 -- Not all children diagnosed with autism as toddlers continue to have that diagnosis once they reach elementary school, a new study shows. While some past research has suggested this could be true, the new research backs that... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 9, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Setting the Record Straight
As Key Note Speaker at the Dissemination of the World Mental Health Report, and National Mental Health Strategic Plan 2020-2030, Bangladesh, 2022. Credit: Jishan SultanaBy Saima WazedDHAKA, Bangladesh, Oct 9 2023 (IPS) This year, three of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) six regions elect new Regional Directors (RD). The South-East Asia Region (SEARO) is composed of only 11 Member States, yet is home to over a quarter of the world’s population. Two SEARO Member States, Nepal and Bangladesh, have nominated their candidates to contest for RD. I have the privilege of being Bangladesh’s nominated candidate. The SE...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - October 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Saima Wazed Tags: Asia-Pacific Gender Headlines Health TerraViva United Nations Women's Health IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news

East End Resident with Autism Alleges Fair Housing Complaint Against Southampton Landlord, US Autism Homes
Complaint Alleges Retaliatory and Constructive Eviction, Discrimination under ADA SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Donus v. US Autism Homes Inc. (2:23-cv-05838) was filed by Christian Killoran, attorney, on behalf of client, Dimitri Donus, a congenial 21-year-old man... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - October 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: LAW AVO Source Type: news

18-Year-Old Florida Woman with Autism Receives Exclusive Invite to Race in the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship Triathlon in Kona, HI
Bened Life and KultureCity sponsor Adrienne Bunn's journey to become the youngest known female finisher with autism at the IRONMAN World Championship triathlon, on October 14, 2023 OCALA, Fla., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Over six million people are estimated to be living with an... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - October 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: DIS Source Type: news

1 in 4 Teens With Autism May Be Undiagnosed
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- As many as 1 in 4 teens with autism may be undiagnosed, new research suggests.“Autism is much more prevalent than people assume,” said lead researcher Walter Zahorodny, an associate professor at Rutgers New... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 6, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Can an app diagnose autism? A new tool observes toddlers and detects condition with 88% accuracy
Researchers at Duke University, in North Carolina, say the app - called SenseToKnow - can be downloaded onto iPhones and iPads from the app store. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The Scientist’s Journal Club: Olfaction and the Brain
Gonzalo Otazu will discuss how the brain processes smells differently in neurotypical mice compared to a mouse model of autism spectrum disorder. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - October 5, 2023 Category: Science Tags: Sponsored Webinars Source Type: news

Growing Number of Adults With Autism May Burden Medicaid Growing Number of Adults With Autism May Burden Medicaid
There is a considerable, and growing, population of adults with autism enrolled in Medicaid, a finding that mirrors rising autism rates in children — new findings that may pose a burden for Medicaid.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape Neurology and Neurosurgery Headlines - October 5, 2023 Category: Neurology Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news