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Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances social functioning in autism spectrum disorder

12 Apr 2022 by

A two-armed, double-blind, sham-controlled trial conducted by researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong has demonstrated that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) significantly enhances social functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), when delivered concurrently with a computerized cognitive remediation training programme.

Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances social functioning in autism spectrum disorder

12 Apr 2022

SARS-CoV-2 tied to increased obstetric-related morbidity, mortality

08 Apr 2022 by

SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy or the postpartum period is tied to an increased risk of maternal mortality or serious morbidity due to obstetric complications, a study from the US showed.

SARS-CoV-2 tied to increased obstetric-related morbidity, mortality

08 Apr 2022

Longer screen time at age 1 tied to autism risk

08 Apr 2022 by

Boys who were exposed to screens for longer hours at 1 year of age have significantly increased risk of having autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 3 years of age, suggest data from the The Japan Environment and Children’s Study.

Longer screen time at age 1 tied to autism risk

08 Apr 2022

Laser treatment for severe ROP may lead to severe myopia

08 Apr 2022

In the treatment of patients with severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), laser appears to increase the trend to severe myopia, according to a study. Meanwhile, intravitreal bevacizumab does not affect myopic progression and reduces the need to consequently undergo laser treatment.

Laser treatment for severe ROP may lead to severe myopia

08 Apr 2022

Heart-healthy diet boosts cognitive development during youth

06 Apr 2022

A diet low in cholesterol and saturated fatty acids, initiated and maintained from infancy, seems to improve cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control at young adulthood, reports a new study.

Heart-healthy diet boosts cognitive development during youth

06 Apr 2022

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 March 2022)

05 Apr 2022

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 16-31 March 2022 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 March 2022)

05 Apr 2022

Vaping tied to asthma in teens

05 Apr 2022

E-cigarette use, whether current or previous, is prevalent among adolescents with asthma, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Vaping tied to asthma in teens

05 Apr 2022

Prenatal ultrasound pinpoints early signs of autism spectrum disorder

03 Apr 2022

Prenatal ultrasound in the second trimester appears to detect anomalies in the heart, kidneys, and head common in foetuses who are likely to develop autism spectrum disorder, according to a study.

Prenatal ultrasound pinpoints early signs of autism spectrum disorder

03 Apr 2022

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: How young can we go?

02 Apr 2022 by

While the mRNA vaccines currently available on the market have gained regulatory nods* for use in children aged 5 or 6 years old**, Moderna’s mRNA-1273 vaccine is setting a “new low” by showing that two 25 μg doses of the vaccine induce a robust immune response in infants/children as young as 6 months to <6 years of age, according to the latest data from the KidCOVE study.

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: How young can we go?

02 Apr 2022

Primary superior to staged repair in management of symptomatic tetralogy of Fallot

01 Apr 2022

The primary repair (PR) approach to managing neonates with symptomatic tetralogy of Fallot (sTOF) results in lower costs than that for staged repair (SR), a study has shown.

Primary superior to staged repair in management of symptomatic tetralogy of Fallot

01 Apr 2022

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Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances social functioning in autism spectrum disorder

Transcranial direct current stimulation enhances social functioning in autism spectrum disorder

SARS-CoV-2 tied to increased obstetric-related morbidity, mortality

SARS-CoV-2 tied to increased obstetric-related morbidity, mortality

Longer screen time at age 1 tied to autism risk

Longer screen time at age 1 tied to autism risk

Laser treatment for severe ROP may lead to severe myopia

Laser treatment for severe ROP may lead to severe myopia

Heart-healthy diet boosts cognitive development during youth

Heart-healthy diet boosts cognitive development during youth

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 March 2022)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (16 - 31 March 2022)

Vaping tied to asthma in teens

Vaping tied to asthma in teens

Prenatal ultrasound pinpoints early signs of autism spectrum disorder

Prenatal ultrasound pinpoints early signs of autism spectrum disorder

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: How young can we go?

COVID-19 vaccine for kids: How young can we go?

Primary superior to staged repair in management of symptomatic tetralogy of Fallot

Primary superior to staged repair in management of symptomatic tetralogy of Fallot