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Medical complexity seen in 12% of military-connected children

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The cumulative incidence of children with medical complexity (CMC)-defining diagnoses in military-connected children is 12.0% by age 60 months, according to a study published online April 8 in Pediatrics.

Low-dose opioids could help promote social behaviors for people with autism spectrum disorder

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The same chemicals and receptors that control the sensation of pain in the opioid system also play a role in regulating social behavior. The body produces natural opioid substances which are drawn to receptors throughout the nervous system, sending signals through neurons that induce pain relief, pleasure, and more.

Exploring the unique needs and experiences of autistic mothers

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An article by researchers at the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló published in the journal Autism in adulthood has collected some of the needs detected in autistic women regarding motherhood. Among them, the shortage of professionals with updated knowledge to identify autism and provide a better individualized attention or the convenience of a family and social support network that favors the transition to the experience of being mothers.

CDC urges extra measles shot for some US travelers amid outbreak

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends extra measles protection for people traveling to areas with active outbreaks in the United States, CBS News reported.

School-based asthma therapy can improve student health and lower medical costs

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Nearly 5 million children in the U.S. have asthma, a disease that narrows the airways. While there’s no cure, it can be controlled with anti-inflammatory medications. However, it can be tough for kids to take their daily medication on schedule, especially while they’re in school.

New immune boost could expand access to cancer immunotherapy

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Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that tapping into the body’s own immune system and activating a type of immune cell known as B cells, could be the key to boosting the effectiveness of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL therapy. Results of their study were published in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

Candidate deafness genes revealed in new study

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New candidate genes which could be responsible for deafness have been identified. Congenital deafness (hearing loss from birth) is common, impacting around one in 1,000 babies born in the UK. The condition affects communication, social and cognitive development of children and general quality of life. It is largely caused by mutations in genes, but many of these genes remain to be discovered. Understanding the exact mutations that cause deafness could hold the key to devising treatments.

Sex differences in carotid artery plaques and stroke symptoms revealed in new study

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A new study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research found that while carotid artery narrowing can lead to stroke in both men and women, the symptoms and plaque characteristics often differ between the sexes. Even though the main types of cells in the plaques are similar, important differences exist in the smaller structures within those cells.

VR-haptic simulators improve preclinical endodontic training, study finds

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The use of virtual reality haptic simulators can enhance skill acquisition and reduce stress among dental students during preclinical endodontic training, according to a new study published in the International Endodontic Journal.

Research reveals a hidden vulnerability of lung cancer

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Treatment resistance and relapse in the most common type of lung cancer can be traced to a protein called agrin, according to a preclinical study led by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Results of the study, led by Sayan Chakraborty, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Oncology, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics at Roswell Park, have been published in the journal Advanced Science.

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‘Preventable deaths will continue’ without action to make NHS more accessible for autistic people, say experts

Medical complexity seen in 12% of military-connected children

Low-dose opioids could help promote social behaviors for people with autism spectrum disorder

Exploring the unique needs and experiences of autistic mothers

CDC urges extra measles shot for some US travelers amid outbreak

School-based asthma therapy can improve student health and lower medical costs

New immune boost could expand access to cancer immunotherapy

Candidate deafness genes revealed in new study

Sex differences in carotid artery plaques and stroke symptoms revealed in new study

VR-haptic simulators improve preclinical endodontic training, study finds

Research reveals a hidden vulnerability of lung cancer

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