COVID with Schizophrenia Proves to be a Fatal Combination for Many
New Data Indicates that Immune System Dysfunction Could be Culprit for Deadly Outcome Shocking new research published in JAMA Psychiatry shows that individuals with schizophrenia were nearly three times as likely to die from COVID-19 as the general population. This risk of dying from the virus is higher than those with diabetes, heart disease, […]
New Brain Pathway to Fear Discovered
The Human Sensory Cortex Stores Memories of Past Frightening Experiences Researchers from Florida State University have made a groundbreaking discovery involving fear pathways in the human brain. For years, scientists considered the amygdala to be the epicenter of fear processing in the brain. The almond-shaped brain structure was believed to be largely responsible for […]
New Minamata Convention Amendment Shields Most Vulnerable Against Amalgam Use
Provision Calls for Ending the Use of Dental Amalgam in Children and Women Who Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding The Minamata Convention on Mercury was assembled in 2013 to produce a global agreement on controlling sources of environmental mercury. Since its inception, the international group has put together a ban on new mercury mines and […]
Military Families Struggle to Access ABA for Their Children
Service Members Considering Early Separation to Ensure Appropriate ASD Treatment Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a primary intervention for autism. A large body of research exists which supports the program’s efficacy. In commercial or civilian health plans, ABA is considered a mental health service and protected by the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act […]
DSM Update Makes Minor Changes to Autism and Intellectual Disability Diagnoses
New Edition of Manual Will Be Known as DSM-5-TR It has been nine years since the American Psychiatric Association (APA) issued the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). At the time of publishing, DSM-5 made sweeping changes to the way autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was diagnosed when it consolidated four labels […]
Gestational Exposure to BPA May Be Associated with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Review Summarizes the Developmental Neurotoxicity of BPA in Lab Animals A new literature review has examined the correlation between exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in humans. NDDs refer to nervous system disorders caused by changes in brain development. These disorders include autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability […]
