As rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis continue to rise, the investigation into the potential causes of autism has intensified within the scientific community. As a result of these investigations, autism is currently understood to result from complex interactions between genetic and environmental variables. Now, research indicating that ASD might be caused by propionic acidemia (PA), an uncommon metabolic disorder, might give us even greater etiological insight.

Updated on February 14, 2023 If you are the parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who displays aggressive behaviors, then you’re not alone: estimates indicate that one in four children diagnosed with autism fall within the clinical range on commonly-used aggressive behavior scales, and this symptom is the primary cause of residential […]

Updated on February 2, 2023 As our population ages, Alzheimer’s disease is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States and around the world. Unfortunately, the complexity of multifactorial symptoms means that an effective therapy remains elusive; at present, there is no pharmacological therapy that is proven to halt the neurodegenerative effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Nonetheless, […]

Updated on February 8, 2023 Parkinson’s disease, which affects more than 10 million individuals worldwide, extracts a terrible toll on patients and caregivers alike. Throughout the course of the disease, patients’ fundamental motor skills deteriorate in an all-too-familiar march toward incapacitation. Meanwhile, patients experience a debilitating array of cognitive problems that mirror dementia as the […]

Updated on February 8, 2023 For a growing proportion of Americans, liver damage is a frightening prospect. The liver plays an important role in metabolism and detoxification, and patients with liver damage face debilitating symptoms and a significantly higher risk of death from liver failure. The increasing prevalence of liver damage is driven in part […]

Updated on February 8, 2023 For patients with Parkinson’s disease, one of the most challenging aspects is uncertainty. Because the progress of the disease differs significantly between patients, it is difficult to predict the timing of the stages and the severity of the symptoms. Moreover, patients and practitioners contend with the fact that the existing […]

Updated on February 8, 2023 For patients with neurodegenerative disorders and their families, the possibility of effective management options provides a ray of hope in an otherwise challenging and frustrating situation. Medical professionals can offer advice about drugs and lifestyle changes that might help, but in many cases, the available therapeutics achieve only minimal benefits, […]

Updated on February 2, 2023 In recent years, a growing body of evidence suggests a close relationship between the gut-brain axis and behavior. In a 2017 review on the subject, experts in the field highlighted studies that implicate the gut-brain axis in modulating emotional responses, pain, social interactions, and eating behaviors. Scientists have also suggested […]

Updated on February 2, 2023 With an aging population, one of the most intractable problems facing the biomedical research community today is the challenge of developing effective therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. As researchers have explored various pharmacological, behavioral, and nutritional intervention options, curcumin is emerging as a potential therapeutic option for patients with these conditions. […]

Updated on February 8, 2023 Scientists and practitioners alike are increasingly cognizant of the fact that the characteristics and symptoms of autistic individuals must be considered as points on a spectrum rather than criteria that fall neatly within single categories. As a result, when the American Psychological Association (APA) revised the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual […]