How does social attention develop in autistic children?

by University of GenevaQuinn, an autistic boy, and the line of toys he made before falling asleep. Repeatedly stacking or lining up objects is a behavior commonly associated with autism. Credit:

Pediatrics February 29,2024

How does social attention develop in autistic children?

by University of GenevaQuinn, an autistic boy, and the line of toys he made before falling asleep. Repeatedly stacking or lining up objects is a behavior commonly associated with autism. Credit:

Pediatrics February 29,2024

Young people took up smoking during the pandemic—how tobacco has been used for stress relief for more than a century

by Michael Reeve,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the UK and much of the west, smoking rates have consistently declined sincethe turn of the millennium. But during some of the m

Pediatrics February 29,2024

Young people took up smoking during the pandemic—how tobacco has been used for stress relief for more than a century

by Michael Reeve,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn the UK and much of the west, smoking rates have consistently declined sincethe turn of the millennium. But during some of the m

Pediatrics February 29,2024

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born

Pediatrics February 29,2024

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born

Pediatrics February 29,2024

Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

by Cecilia Nowell, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter Iowa lawmakers passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in March, managers of an LGBTQ+ health clinic located just acro

Pediatrics February 29,2024

Rising malpractice premiums price small clinics out of gender-affirming care for minors

by Cecilia Nowell, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter Iowa lawmakers passed a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in March, managers of an LGBTQ+ health clinic located just acro

Pediatrics February 29,2024

Q and A: rare diseases

What is the rare diseases？A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is a medical condition that affects a small percentage of the population. In most countries, a disease is considered ra

Q & A February 28,2024

Q and A: rare diseases

What is the rare diseases？A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is a medical condition that affects a small percentage of the population. In most countries, a disease is considered ra

Q & A February 28,2024

Navigation skill test could diagnose Alzheimer's long before memory fails

by Gerry Everding,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisThe hippocampus (shown in red) is associated with cognitive mapping skills. Credit: Life Science Databases via Wikimedia Co

Neurology February 28,2024

Navigation skill test could diagnose Alzheimer's long before memory fails

by Gerry Everding,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisThe hippocampus (shown in red) is associated with cognitive mapping skills. Credit: Life Science Databases via Wikimedia Co

Neurology February 28,2024

Problems finding your way around may be earliest sign of Alzheimer's disease

by Gerry Everding,Washington University in St. LouisA bird's-eye view of a virtual maze layout used in a study of how cognitive mapping and wayfinding skills are compromised in early stages

Neurology February 28,2024

Problems finding your way around may be earliest sign of Alzheimer's disease

by Gerry Everding,Washington University in St. LouisA bird's-eye view of a virtual maze layout used in a study of how cognitive mapping and wayfinding skills are compromised in early stages

Neurology February 28,2024

The search for early markers of Alzheimer's Disease

by Ríona Mc Ardle,Public Library of ScienceRegional MRI predictors of MCI-to-dementia progression. Figure courtesy Korolev et al. via PLOS One.This eloquent quote by V.S. Ramachandran expresses

Neurology February 28,2024

The search for early markers of Alzheimer's Disease

by Ríona Mc Ardle,Public Library of ScienceRegional MRI predictors of MCI-to-dementia progression. Figure courtesy Korolev et al. via PLOS One.This eloquent quote by V.S. Ramachandran expresses

Neurology February 28,2024

Family found with unusually heritable Alzheimer's risk

by Mary Loftus,Emory UniversityThe Lowman family (several members of whom can be seen in this old family photo, above) recalls touching moments from more than a decade of caring for their mother

Neurology February 28,2024

Family found with unusually heritable Alzheimer's risk

by Mary Loftus,Emory UniversityThe Lowman family (several members of whom can be seen in this old family photo, above) recalls touching moments from more than a decade of caring for their mother

Neurology February 28,2024

New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities

by Andrew Gould,University of PlymouthDementia is a growing health problem, with an anticipated increase in the number of cases of 156 per cent between now and 2051, according to statistics from

Neurology February 28,2024

New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities

by Andrew Gould,University of PlymouthDementia is a growing health problem, with an anticipated increase in the number of cases of 156 per cent between now and 2051, according to statistics from

Neurology February 28,2024