Autism affects more children in US than thought: study
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Autism is more common in the United States than previously believed, affecting one child in 150, according to the results of a US government study on the developmental disorder.
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High levels of a male sex hormone in foetuses are linked to a higher chance of developing autistic traits in childhood, scientists say.
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A Johns Hopkins University study has found a strong link between brain inflammation and autism. The study was published in &#39;The Annals of Neurology&#39; today.
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Children with autism have inflammation in their brains, although it is not yet clear whether the inflammation actually causes the condition,    researchers said on Monday.
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NEW YORK  - School programs intended to improve autistic children's social skills are not delivering results in many cases, a new study suggests.
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Autism could be caused by an immune system reaction which causes the brain to swell, say researchers at John Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA.
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All U.S. children should be formally screened for autism twice by the age of 2, the nation's top pediatrician group recommended on Monday.
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The discovery of a gene mutation associated with autism makes headlines, but the fine print reveals that only 1 percent of autistic children carry that mutation.
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Research points to a rare change in genetic structure as the possible cause of autism, raising hopes that better therapies can be found.
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Children with autism do not react differently to the MMR jab, a study shows.
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There are fewer children taking antidepressants in the US today compared to a year ago, according to a new study. The study, conducted by pharmacy benefit manager Medco Health Solutions indicates the number
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THURSDAY, Dec. 16 (HealthDayNews) -- Researchers have long wondered about the role environmental factors play in rising rates of childhood ills such as asthma, obesity, autism, learning disabilities and schizophrenia.
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More than three-quarters of children who were born before the 26th week of pregnancy are affected by cognitive and neurologic impairments by the time they reach school age, British researchers report.
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Babies who cry a lot for no apparent reason may be more likely to have problems later in childhood, according to a study by American and Norwegian researchers.
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As the debate over autism's cause continues, the CDC raises its estimate of how many children are affected.
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NEW YORK  - Children with signs of autism  are more likely to be diagnosed with the disorder in wealthier  school districts, results of a new study show.
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The first findings from the world's largest autism research project give hope to families and scientists.