Second-generation antipsychotic medications like risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify) can help reduce agitation and irritability in children with autism spectrum disorders.
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Deletions of DNA in a portion of a gene known as NRXN1 may play a role in neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a study published on May 19, 2016 in Genetics in Medicine. In an examination of…
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Children born to older fathers have a higher risk of developing mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. Now, a new study suggests that age-related genetic mutations…
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Most pregnant mothers will go to great lengths to avoid being sick, and science suggests that their concerns may be well founded.
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American adolescents with a history of childhood trauma have a higher risk of illicit drug use than their peers, according to a population-based study of U.S. teens. The report was published online…
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