February 21, 2025

FDA Approves First Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis Treatment

The FDA has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) as the first treatment for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, a rare lipid storage disorder.

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February 14, 2025

Study: Patients Trust Female Docs Less

Study findings and an interview with the lead investigator.

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February 10, 2025

Children With Autism and Medical Complexity Account for Disproportionate Health Care Costs

Children with both autism spectrum disorder and medical complexity have higher health care expenditures than those with autism spectrum disorder or medical complexity alone.

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February 03, 2025

IED Shows High Psychiatric, Medical Comorbidity

95.7% of individuals with IED had at least one psychiatric diagnosis, with strong links to neurological and somatic conditions, study shows.

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February 03, 2025

Neonatal Protein Intake Linked to Preterm Brain Development

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open revealed that higher neonatal protein intake in very preterm children was associated with thinner lateral occipital and parietal cortices at 7 years, highlighting potential neurodevelopmental implications.

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January 27, 2025

Autism Risk Differs Across Antiseizure Meds

Prenatal exposure to valproate increases autism risk, while topiramate and lamotrigine show no significant link, study finds.

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January 24, 2025

Higher Cannabis Use Disorder Rates Linked to Medical Cannabis

Medical cannabis tied to increased cannabis use disorder and frequency in young U.S. adults, study finds.

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October 04, 2024

Epilepsy Linked to Heart Risks in Seniors

A recent study reveals that older adults with a history of epilepsy face a heightened risk of cardiovascular events, with medication use playing a significant role in this association.

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May 09, 2024

Time of Day May Impact Aging Predictions

New study reveals that epigenetic age predictions fluctuate significantly throughout the day, emphasizing the need to consider timing in aging assessments.

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