Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has launched the first clinical trial for Down syndrome regression disorder (DSRD), a rare and debilitating condition that affects adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome.…
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Zinc could improve the brain defects caused by rare genetic disorder
Pediatric encephalopathies of genetic origin cause severe motor and intellectual disabilities from birth. One of these diseases, first identified in 2013, is caused by mutations in the GNAO1 gene. In…
PCOS and infertility: FAQs on commonest hormonal disorder, inability to conceive | Health
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the commonest hormonal disorder in the reproductive age group where women having PCOS will exhibit symptoms such as irregular periods, weight gain, acne, excessive hair growth…
Getting Pregnant Spiraled Me Into An Eating Disorder
I used to eat and then throw up my food. But that was way back in my 20s. A time of huge change: I moved countries, moved cities, broke up with…
Let’s Talk About Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a serious health condition that affects women physically and mentally. It can result in the breakdown of relationships, the loss of employment and in severe…
Opioid use disorder treatment during pregnancy can minimize adverse impacts on the fetal brain
Treating pregnant women with opioid use disorder can help minimize opioid-related brain abnormalities in their newborns. Led by scientists at Cedars-Sinai, this is the first study to report evidence validating…
Machine-learning approach predicts development of conduct disorder with high accuracy
Conduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior. Factors contributing to the development of CD span biological, psychological, and social domains. Researchers have…