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A 2026 meta-analysis of 50 studies estimated that about 1 in 3 people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) have ADHD (33%), and that roughly 1 in 10 have autism (11%), seizures (11%), depress…
Read articleA 2026 study of 958 adults entering Japanese multidisciplinary pain centers found that 17.1% screened positive for ADHD, rising to 27.4% among patients whose average pain was NRS 9-10; ASD s…
Read articleA 2026 ALSPAC analysis tested a narrow claim behind routine genetic screening for childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD): whether rare c…
Read articleA 2026 case report linked 1 mg nightly guanfacine modified-release to first-ever cessation of intrusive deliberate self-harm thoughts in a 16-year-old with attention-deficit/hyperactivity di…
Read articleChildren with intellectual disability are 3–4x more likely to have a comorbid psychiatric disorder than peers without ID. A 2026 nationwide Korean study by Joo and colleagues tracks how thos…
Read articleAir pollution is a global concern with far-reaching impacts on human health, including its potential role in the development of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Recent studies, including Mend…
Read articleAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that significantly impacts individuals’ lives. Recent advancements in genetic research, particularly…
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