The researchers found that individuals with ASD had increased risks of developing several health complications, including various cardiovascular issues, hypothyroidism, and other neurological issues. Credit: Unsplash.com In the 1990s, the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among children rose sharply. These children are now entering adulthood, yet physicians and scientists know very little about the health outcomes...
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Needle-free injection device moves closer to market
PRIME is a needle-less injection device that might hit the market soon, thanks to a new commercialization deal Needles are usually seen as a necessary evil, but maybe they don’t have to be. Plenty of painless alternatives are in the works, like microneedle patches, a laser-based device that pushes drugs through the skin as microjets of liquid, and...
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Paraplegic rats walk and regain feeling after stem cell treatment
The rats show significantly improved mobility and sensory perception, as well as spinal cord healing Rat Engineered tissue containing human stem cells has allowed paraplegic rats to walk independently and regain sensory perception. The implanted rats also show some degree of healing in their spinal cords. The research, published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, demonstrates the great...