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Autistic mice act a lot like human patients
UCLA scientists have created a mouse model for autism that opens a window into the biological mechanisms that underlie the disease and offers a promising way to test new treatment approaches.
Sep 29, 2011 |
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New approach finds success in teaching youth with autism
As the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders continues to increase, the one thing that won't change is the need for those children to develop social skills. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Nov 19, 2010 |
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Researchers find evidence of early marker for autism
Most health care professionals agree that early intervention is critical for the nearly 1 in 100 children now diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized ...
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Oct 13, 2010 |
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Radiologists identify and treat teenage self-injury
Using ultrasound and a minimally-invasive procedure, radiologists can identify and treat patients who engage in a disturbing self-injury behavior known as self-embedding, according to a new study published in the online edition ...
Sep 07, 2010 |
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Children with autism frequently receive psychotropic medications
Behavioral interventions typically are the first line of treatment to manage unwanted behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). If behaviors do not improve, medications frequently are added to the mix.
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May 02, 2010 |
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Gene mutation is linked to autism-like symptoms in mice
(PhysOrg.com) -- When a gene implicated in human autism is disabled in mice, the rodents show learning problems and obsessive, repetitive behaviors, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Feb 23, 2010 |
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Researchers Identify Regional Clusters of Autism Cases in California
(PhysOrg.com) -- A Columbia study has determined there are certain geographical areas in California where newborns are more likely to develop autism. The findings suggest that autism is a condition determined by one’s local ...
Feb 03, 2010 |
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Canine compulsive disorder gene identified in dogs
A canine chromosome 7 locus that confers a high risk of compulsive disorder susceptibility has been identified through a collaboration between the Behavior Service at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, the Program ...
Jan 06, 2010 |
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Adolescents' gambling a part of a cluster of problem behaviors
Ten percent of young adolescent boys -- or one in 10 -- exhibit a symptom of conduct disorder as well as a symptom of risky or problem gambling, according to new research findings from the University at Buffalo's Research ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 23, 2009 |
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Adolescents' gambling a part of a cluster of problem behaviors
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ten percent of young adolescent boys -- or one in 10 -- exhibit a symptom of conduct disorder as well as a symptom of risky or problem gambling, according to new research findings from the University at Buffalo's ...
Oct 16, 2009 |
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Autistic teens master social cues, find friends
(AP) -- Thirteen-year-old Andrea Levy ticked off a mental list of rules to follow when her guest arrived: Greet her at the door. Introduce her to the family. Offer a cold drink.
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Aug 21, 2009 |
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Antidepressant does not stop repetitive behaviors in autistic children
The antidepressant citalopram does not appear to reduce the occurrence of repetitive behaviors in children and teens with autism spectrum disorders, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of General Psychiatry.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 01, 2009 |
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