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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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Study finds novel brain circuit leads to rhythms of vocalization
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
California [US], January 13 (ANI): A team of researchers has discovered that a small cluster of neurons in the brain stem not only regulates tempo but also coordinates vocalization with breathing.
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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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Study examines if infants with ASD listen when mothers talk
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
California [US], January 5 (ANI): A team of researchers employed a number of techniques to pinpoint the regions of the brain responsible for a child's response to baby 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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Deaf children with autism can improve language and social skills with coch
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Chicago [US], December 24 (ANI): A study has found that children with hearing impairment and autism can restore hearing through cochlear implantation and it can help them understand spoken language and enhance social interactions.
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Breakthrough discovery for treatment for kids suffering from autism, epile
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Chicago [US], December 19 (ANI): A lot of kids dealing with autism also suffer from epilepsy. Now, Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered an important brain protein that quiets overactive brain cells and is at abnormally low levels in children with autism.
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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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New genetic study of heart defects, autism discovers new causative genes
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Haven (Connecticut) [US], November 5 (ANI): During a new study, researchers identified almost two dozen genes that contribute to heart defects by studying genetic data from people born with congenital heart disease or autism.
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Study: Telehealth screening of some infants might aid in early autism supp
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): Telehealth evaluation could help improve access to care for infants with an elevated likelihood of autism, suggests a new UC Davis MIND Institute research.
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