January 20, 2025
Children With Autism Face 49% Higher Risk of Leukemia
Research Links Increased Cancer Risk to Immune Abnormalities and Co-Occurring Conditions in Children With ASD Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are 49% more likely to be diagnosed with leukemia, according to a study by Epic Research, which analyzed data from over 7,000 children with ASD born between 2006 and 2018. The findings suggest that […]
November 18, 2024
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- New British research has explored the prevalence of physical health conditions in individuals with autism compared to a control group without autism or mental health conditions.
- A new study published in ACS Nano demonstrates a promising biomedical tool that delivers genetic material to fetal brain cells, potentially halting the progression of neurodevelopmental disorders like Angelman syndrome and Rett syndrome before birth.
- Egyptian researchers recently analyzed the gut microbiome composition in children with ASD compared to typically developing (TD) children, emphasizing species-level analysis.
- Autism BrainNet, a program of the Simons Foundation, reported a 39% increase in brain donations from 2022-2023 compared to the previous three years, aiding critical autism research.
