Tag: Neurodevelopment
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Five-Year-Old Mini Brains: The Ethical Crossroads as Organoids Mirror a Kindergartener’s Wiring
Introduction: The Emergence of Brain Organoids and the New Ethical Frontier In the past decade, brain organoids—tiny, lab-grown clumps of neural tissue derived from stem cells—have evolved from scientific curiosities into more sophisticated models that mimic elements of human brain development. Recent reports suggest organoids can develop with neural activity that, in some ways, resembles…
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Thyroid Dysfunction in Pregnancy and Autism Risk: What New Research Suggests
Overview: A Growing Area of Maternal-Fetal Health Emerging research is increasingly focusing on how maternal health during pregnancy can influence child development. A recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism highlights a potential link between persistent thyroid hormone imbalance during pregnancy and an elevated risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in…
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The Hidden Cost Of Premature Births
The Hidden Cost Of Premature Births According to the World Health Organization, one in every ten babies is born a little earlier than planned, beginning life in a race against the clock. Premature birth affects families around the world, but its costs extend far beyond the immediate hospital stay. While survival and medical milestones are…
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Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or ADHD: A Critical Review
Overview: A Contested Link Between Tylenol and Neurodevelopment A recent research review challenges a widely publicized assertion by political leaders that acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring. The study’s authors argue that the studies cited by the White House to support those…
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Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or ADHD Update: What the Review Finds
Overview: New review questions the link between Tylenol and neurodevelopmental risks A controversial claim from the White House suggested that using Tylenol, or acetaminophen, during pregnancy could increase the chances of autism spectrum disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children. A recent research review, however, argues that the supporting studies are flawed and that the evidence…
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First Brain Cell Atlas: Mapping Neurodevelopment and Psychiatric Disorder Susceptibilities
Introduction: A New Map for the Brain The first comprehensive brain cell atlas offers a detailed map of how brain cells develop and organize themselves across humans and other mammals. By charting the emergence and transformation of diverse cell types during development, scientists are uncovering where and when vulnerabilities to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders arise.…
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks in Young Children
Overview: COVID-19 in pregnancy and child development Emerging research continues to shine a light on how infections during pregnancy may influence a child's development. A recent study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ObGyn) investigates whether maternal COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental diagnoses in children by the age of three. The…
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks for Kids
Overview: COVID-19 in pregnancy and child development Emerging research indicates that a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy may be linked to increased neurodevelopmental diagnoses in children by age three. A recent study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology analyzed health records to examine whether maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with later developmental concerns in offspring. While many…
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COVID-19 During Pregnancy: Links to Neurodevelopmental Risks in Young Children
Overview: COVID-19 During Pregnancy and Early Development Emerging research highlights a concerning connection between maternal COVID-19 infection during pregnancy and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental diagnoses in children by age 3. Findings published in Obstetrics & Gynecology add to a growing body of evidence that respiratory infections and systemic illness in expectant mothers can influence…
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COVID During Pregnancy Raises Autism and Speech Delay Risk in Children
New Findings Link COVID Infection in Pregnancy to Developmental Risks A recent United States study found that children born to mothers who had COVID-19 during pregnancy face a higher risk of developmental disorders, including autism and speech delays, by the age of three. The research adds to growing evidence about how maternal health during pregnancy…