Tag: Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Regional Disparities in Digital Health Services for Autism in China: Stakeholder Perspectives
Context: Digital Health and Autism Care in China Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects about 0.7% of Chinese children, underscoring the importance of early detection and evidence-based intervention. Digital health—encompassing AI-driven screening, remote rehabilitation, and data-driven care—offers routes to scalable, cost-effective solutions. Yet in China, regional disparities threaten to widen existing gaps in access to timely…
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Bridging Regions: Regional Disparities in Digital Health for Autism Care in China
Background: Digital Health as a Pathway for ASD Care Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition with rising prevalence worldwide. In China, early screening and intervention face challenges related to accessibility, time requirements, and disparities between urban and rural regions. Digital health technologies—ranging from mobile screening tools to home-based rehabilitation platforms—offer a scalable…
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Genetic Links: ADHD/Autism Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Genetic risk for ADHD and autism may influence heart disease risk A landmark genetic analysis suggests that people with a higher genetic predisposition to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may face an increased risk of certain heart diseases. By aggregating data from 14 studies and applying Mendelian randomization, researchers aim to move…
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Genetic Links Between ADHD/Autism and Heart Disease Revealed
Overview: genetic predisposition for ADHD and autism and heart health A new meta-analysis suggests that a genetic predisposition for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is linked to an increased risk of certain heart diseases. Researchers aggregated data from 14 studies employing Mendelian randomization, a method that uses genetic variants to infer causality…
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Genetic Link: ADHD and Autism Raise Heart Disease Risk
Genetic predispositions and heart health: what the study found A comprehensive analysis of genetic data suggests that people with a genetic predisposition to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may face an increased risk of certain heart diseases. The study, which combines results from 14 separate investigations and was published in a…