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Valproic acid keeps nervous system cells from growing and dividing correct
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 16 (ANI): A study reveals how epilepsy and migraine drug causes birth defects. Valproic acid, a drug used to treat epilepsy, migraine, and bipolar disorder can cause birth defects when taken during pregnancy.
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Does autism affect brains of boys and girls differently? Study suggests so
Updated : 4 years ago IST
California [US], February 21 (ANI): Autism is a serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system and affects the overall cognitive, emotional, social and physical health of the affected individual. Accord
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Study finds routine prenatal ultrasound identifies autism's early signs
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beersheba [Israel], February 12 (ANI): A routine prenatal ultrasound in the second trimester can identify early signs of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka Medical Center has found.
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Routine prenatal ultrasound identifies early signs of autism: Study
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beersheba [Israel], February 10 (ANI): 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 in the second trimester
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Study finds undiagnosed autistic traits common among youths dealing with s
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): A new study has found that one in five teens and young adults who are going through treatment for drug or alcohol abuse may have traits characteristic of a previously unrecognized autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Researchers discover biomarkers linked to autism risk
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 22 (ANI): A recent clinical study led by a team of international researchers has identified molecular signatures of gestational inflammation linked to the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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Study identifies biomarkers linked to autism risk
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [US], January 18 (ANI): 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 the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder
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Do infants with ASD listen when mothers talk?
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 9 (ANI): A team of international researchers recently applied a number of techniques to examine if infants with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) listen when mothers talk.
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Research: Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase di
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 4 (ANI): Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically develops in children before age 3, but less than half of children are accurately diagnosed with ASD before age 4.
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Study finds flame-retardants associated with autistic-like behaviour
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
California [US], January 3 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that when female mice exposed to PBDEs pass on these neuroendocrine-disrupting chemicals to their developing offspring, the female offspring show traits relevant to autism spectrum disorders, or ASD.
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Youth with autism spectrum disorder should be screened for cholesterol lev
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Baltimore [US], December 8 (ANI): According to the physicians at Kennedy Krieger Institute, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be screened for abnormally high or low cholesterol levels at least once during their childhood.
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'Immunotherapy' to treat Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dr A M Reddy's Autism C
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), November 29 (ANI/PNN): Most people these days are preoccupied with daily tasks and are unable to cherish the rejuvenating moments with family and loved ones.
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