Category: Disorders

‘I care for you,’ says the autistic moral brain

From the International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA) media release: “Autistic people are cold and feel no empathy.” True? It is a pervasive stereotype, but when analyzed through the lens of… Read more »

Children with Cushing syndrome may have higher suicide risk

From the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development media release: Children with Cushing syndrome may be at higher risk for suicide as well as for depression,… Read more »

Tailored acupuncture lessens pain intensity in chronic pain (fibromyalgia)

From the BMJ media release: Nine weekly sessions of individually tailored acupuncture lessen perceived pain intensity, and improve functional capacity and quality of life, in people with the chronic pain… Read more »

Structure of Parkinson’s protein could lead to new diagnostic, treatment options

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign media release: Chemists have identified the complex chemical structure of the protein that stacks together to form fibrils in the brains of Parkinson’s disease… Read more »

New study reveals visual working memory may provide clues to autism’s social struggles

From the University of North Florida media release: Poor visual working memory can play an important role in the struggles experienced by autistic children, according to a new study conducted by… Read more »