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News
10/15/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
Genomic analyses have identified both shared and specific genetic variants associated with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
Genomic analyses have identified both shared and specific genetic variants associated with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
Genomic analyses have identified...
10/15/2021
Psych Congress Network
News
08/12/2020
Do age, gender, development, and other characteristics in children with autism affect their likelihood of gastrointestinal symptoms? Researchers report their findings.
Do age, gender, development, and other characteristics in children with autism affect their likelihood of gastrointestinal symptoms? Researchers report their findings.
Do age, gender, development, and...
08/12/2020
Gastroenterology
News
07/14/2020
Melissa Frick
EMT Amber Horton, whose son has severe autism, is training fellow providers how to help pediatric patients who are on the spectrum.
EMT Amber Horton, whose son has severe autism, is training fellow providers how to help pediatric patients who are on the spectrum.
EMT Amber Horton, whose son has...
07/14/2020
EMSWorld
News
11/04/2019
“Our findings support previous studies regarding the association between prenatal and perinatal acetaminophen exposure and childhood neurodevelopmental risk and warrant additional investigations,” the researchers concluded.
“Our findings support previous studies regarding the association between prenatal and perinatal acetaminophen exposure and childhood neurodevelopmental risk and warrant additional investigations,” the researchers concluded.
“Our findings support previous...
11/04/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
10/11/2019
"These results suggest that some dietary interventions could play a role in the clinical management of some areas of dysfunction specific to ASD," said David Fraguas, MD, PhD, lead author of the study.
"These results suggest that some dietary interventions could play a role in the clinical management of some areas of dysfunction specific to ASD," said David Fraguas, MD, PhD, lead author of the study.
"These results suggest that some...
10/11/2019
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
08/26/2016
In some studies, metformin use has been shown to assist certain patients with weight loss. A recent trial sought to harness this power for children and adolescents with ASD who were already taking atypical antipsychotics, which have been...
In some studies, metformin use has been shown to assist certain patients with weight loss. A recent trial sought to harness this power for children and adolescents with ASD who were already taking atypical antipsychotics, which have been...
In some studies, metformin use...
08/26/2016
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
04/21/2015
The MMR vaccine is not linked to development of autism spectrum disorders, even among children considered to be at risk, a large new study finds.
The MMR vaccine is not linked to development of autism spectrum disorders, even among children considered to be at risk, a large new study finds.
The MMR vaccine is not linked to...
04/21/2015
Pharmacy Learning Network
children
News
05/28/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A long-term study shows that dupilumab significantly reduces asthma exacerbations in children with type 2 asthma, offering sustained benefits for both allergic and non-allergic patients.
A long-term study shows that dupilumab significantly reduces asthma exacerbations in children with type 2 asthma, offering sustained benefits for both allergic and non-allergic patients.
A long-term study shows that...
05/28/2025
The Derm APP
Venous Thromboembolism
05/23/2025
The research shows that even with long-term treatment of up to one year, there is only a low risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence and serious bleeding. Rivaroxaban is the first scientifically proven age-appropriate alternative to...
The research shows that even with long-term treatment of up to one year, there is only a low risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence and serious bleeding. Rivaroxaban is the first scientifically proven age-appropriate alternative to...
The research shows that even...
05/23/2025
Cath Lab Digest
woman's hands hold a glass of water and a pill
News
05/16/2025
Maria Mantas
A phase 3 trial found that 2-4mg/day of brexpiprazole was associated with a greater symptom reduction in severity than placebo over a 6-week period in adolescents with schizophrenia.
A phase 3 trial found that 2-4mg/day of brexpiprazole was associated with a greater symptom reduction in severity than placebo over a 6-week period in adolescents with schizophrenia.
A phase 3 trial found that...
05/16/2025
Psych Congress Network
FDA approval stamp
News
04/16/2025
Meagan Thistle
The FDA has expanded approval of immediate-use diazepam nasal spray as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity—also known as seizure clusters or acute repetitive seizures—in pediatric patients...
The FDA has expanded approval of immediate-use diazepam nasal spray as an acute treatment of intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity—also known as seizure clusters or acute repetitive seizures—in pediatric patients...
The FDA has expanded approval of...
04/16/2025
Neurology
AD
News
04/10/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A new study finds that dupilumab significantly improves eczema symptoms in young children, whether they have asthma, allergic rhinitis, or food allergies.
A new study finds that dupilumab significantly improves eczema symptoms in young children, whether they have asthma, allergic rhinitis, or food allergies.
A new study finds that dupilumab...
04/10/2025
The Derm APP
How can clinicians help patients with ADHD transition from adolescence to adulthood?
Quiz
01/22/2025
Do you remember this interview with Dr Wilens?
Do you remember this interview with Dr Wilens?
Do you remember this interview...
01/22/2025
Psych Congress Network
News
03/10/2023
Maria Asimopoulos
A game-based digital therapeutic reduced inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity but was not more effective than medication, findings suggest.
A game-based digital therapeutic reduced inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity but was not more effective than medication, findings suggest.
A game-based digital therapeutic...
03/10/2023
First Report Managed Care
News
03/06/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
The contextual visual perception of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was not affected by a single dose of methylphenidate.
The contextual visual perception of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was not affected by a single dose of methylphenidate.
The contextual visual perception...
03/06/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
02/26/2023
Evi Arthur
Dementia occurrence was highest in the unmarried and divorced groups.
Dementia occurrence was highest in the unmarried and divorced groups.
Dementia occurrence was highest...
02/26/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
02/06/2023
Arthur Allen
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are assessing whether a monoclonal antibody therapy for respiratory syncytial virus should be eligible for federal funding and distribution.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are assessing whether a monoclonal antibody therapy for respiratory syncytial virus should be eligible for federal funding and distribution.
The Centers for Disease Control...
02/06/2023
Pharmacy Learning Network