Archive for the 'Autism' Category


Airway Abnormality, A Possible Link To Autism

Autism and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) are currently diagnosed primarily through subjective observation of autistic behaviors…


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Preventing Life Threatening Breathing Disorder Of Rett Syndrome

A group of researchers at the University of Bristol have sequestered the potentially fatal breath holding episodes associated with the autistic-spectrum disorder Rett syndrome. Rett syndrome is a developmental disorder of the brain that affects around 1 in10,000 young girls...
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Treatment Plan For Children With Autism Often Includes Complementary Therapies

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming a popular treatment for a variety of conditions, with national data showing it is used by about 12 percent of children. New research shows that about 21 percent of youths enrolled in a large registry of children on the autism spectrum use CAM as part of their overall treatment plan...
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Medical Care For Children With Autism Using Complementary Alternative Medicine Explored By Survey

In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use. These physicians also desire more CAM education for this population. The study¹ of 539 U.S.
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Medical Care For Children With Autism Using Complementary Alternative Medicine Explored By Survey

In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use. These physicians also desire more CAM education for this population. The study¹ of 539 U.S.
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Survey Explores Primary Medical Care For Children With Autism Using Complementary Alternative Medicine

Primary care physicians are more likely to ask about CAM use and desire CAM education when caring for children with autism In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use and desire more CAM education for this population. The study¹ of 539 U.S.
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Survey Explores Primary Medical Care For Children With Autism Using Complementary Alternative Medicine

Primary care physicians are more likely to ask about CAM use and desire CAM education when caring for children with autism In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use and desire more CAM education for this population. The study¹ of 539 U.S.
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