Community Shares | June 17th 2024
A recent research article is one of the first studies to investigate the relationship between autistic symptoms and somatic problems in adults from the general population. The study found that autistic symptoms were associated with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food allergies, pain, and fatigue. The article also identified sex differences, with stronger […]
Maternal Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of ADHD, ASD, and Cardiometabolic Disorders in Offspring
New Study Emphasizes the Importance of Managing Pregnancy Glycemic Levels to Mitigate Long-Term Health Conditions A Canadian population-based cohort study spanning births from April 1991 to March 2018 investigated the long-term effects of maternal diabetes on offspring. The study included 3,407,961 mother/infant pairs and found that children of women with type 1 diabetes had the […]
High Prevalence of Mental Health Issues Discovered in Patients with Autoimmune Disorders
Research Team Finds that Depression, Anxiety, and Cognitive Dysfunction Are Common Among Those with Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis A new study by researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London found that a majority of patients with autoimmune conditions, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, experience a wide range of mental health and […]
Community Shares | June 10th 2024
A recent scientific article has investigated the similarities and differences between individuals with high self-reported autism traits and those with clinically confirmed ASD. The authors found significant discrepancies between self-reported and clinician-assessed symptoms, highlighting the need for distinct interpretations of each. Clinically confirmed individuals with ASD exhibited impaired social control and reduced social affiliation, while […]
Individuals with ASD Are Three Times More Likely to Develop Symptoms Associated with Parkinson’s Disease
Increased Prevalence May Be Related to Genetic Factors, Medication Side Effects, or Unidentified Aspects of Brain Health New research involving a quarter of a million people with autism, intellectual disabilities, or both found that their risk of developing Parkinson’s-like symptoms is three times higher than in the general population. Presented at the International Society for […]
Autism Rates Continue to Climb, Heading Towards 4% Among American Children and Adolescents
Chinese Researchers Find a Significant Decade-Long Increase in ASD Prevalence A recent study from researchers at Guangdong Pharmaceutical University has investigated the prevalence and trends of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children and adolescents aged 3–17 years in the United States. Using data from the National Health Interview Survey for 2021 and 2022, the researchers […]
