www.medscape.com: Most Psychiatric Drug Use Is Long-term With Few Safety Data
Friday, 30 December 2016
www.medscape.com Most Psychiatric Drug Use Is Long-term With Few Safety Data Nancy A. MelvilleDecember 28, 2016 Approximately 1 in 6 adults in the United States report use of a psychiatric drug. Rates are significantly higher in adults older than 60 years, and long-term use is reported in the majority of cases – despite a lack
- Published in Dementia, Latest News, Medication
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NYTimes: Why Parents and Doctors Should Think About A.D.H.D. in Preschool
Tuesday, 06 December 2016
The Checkup By PERRI KLASS, M.D. DEC. 5, 2016 Preschool children are supposed to run around a lot and jump from one activity to the next. Trying to decide whether a 4-year-old’s activity level or attention span is truly problematic can raise a challenging mix of questions and concerns about children being medicated for behaving,
- Published in ADHD, Latest News
CollegeBoard: College Board Simplifies Request Process For Test Accommodations
Friday, 02 December 2016
College Board Simplifies Request Process For Test Accommodations 12/01/16 Announces New SAT® Testing Supports for English Language Learners NEW YORK—The College Board has overhauled its request process for testing accommodations, making it easier for eligible students to receive the support they need on College Board assessments. Beginning January 1, 2017, the vast majority of students
- Published in Latest News, Learning Disorders
ScienceDaily: Autism gene slows down brain cell communication
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Scientists at McMaster University’s Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute in collaboration with Sick Children’s Hospital have discovered genetic alterations in the gene DIXDC1 in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This gene was found to change the way brain cells grow and communicate. This finding, published in Cell Reports, provides new insights into ASD
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