Docs Urged to Use Genome Tests to Diagnose Kids Early
Clinicians should prioritize genetic testing for young children who show signs of intellectual disability (ID) or developmental delays,…
EMA Reviews Alcohol Dependency Drug After French Concerns
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced it…
We Are Seeing More Autism, and It’s Mostly Genetic
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UK Valproate Restrictions in Men Justified? New Data
A large Danish cohort study showed no significant increase in neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) among children fathered by men…
Dog Exposure Affects Genetic Risk in Eczema, Study Finds
TOPLINE: Children with a genetic variant linked to atopic eczema (rs10214237) appeared less likely to develop the condition…
‘Just naughty’ or misunderstood? How mental disorders in migrant children can be misread
Back in Hong Kong, Wing Siu worked nine to 12 hours a day. Like many other working mothers,…
Nutrition takes backseat in cereals marketed toward children, study finds
Cereals marketed toward children have changed over the past 13 years – lacking nutrition and increasing sugar, fat,…
‘No-kids’ holiday venue? Think again, says France | National
The French government is mulling measures to clamp down on adult-only hotels and restaurants, with a top official…
IMF: Childcare is key to increasing female employment
[Shutterstock] Addressing childcare needs in Greece could by itself lead to a 3% increase in labor force participation,…
GPs May Soon Prescribe ADHD Meds in France
The number of children diagnosed with sleep disorders like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing. However, there is…