News tagged with behavioral problems
Parent training complements medication for treating behavioral problems in children with PDD
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 20, 2009 |
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Treatment that includes medication plus a structured training program for parents reduces serious behavioral problems in children with autism and related conditions, according to a study funded by the National Institute of ...
Why are some young victims of domestic violence resilient?
Apr 29, 2009 |
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More than 10 million U.S. children witness domestic violence yearly, resulting in a range of emotional and behavioral problems. A new study suggests that the reason some of these children are resilient is because of their ...
Study strengthens link between tobacco smoke and behavioral problems in boys with asthma
Dec 04, 2008 |
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Boys with asthma who are exposed to environmental tobacco smoke have higher degrees of hyperactivity, aggression, depression and other behavioral problems, according to researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical ...
Exposure to family violence especially harmful to previously abused children
Sep 16, 2008 |
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Millions of American children are exposed to violence in their homes each year, putting them at risk for a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. According to a new study in the September/October 2008 issue of the ...
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High-risk women reluctant to take tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer, study finds
Dec 03, 2009 |
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Even when women at high-risk of breast cancer are well-informed about the risks and benefits of using the drug tamoxifen for prevention, only 6 percent said they were likely to take it.
Treatments for asthma and pre-term labor may increase risk of autism in developing fetus
Dec 02, 2009 |
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Commonly prescribed beta 2 adrenergic agonist drugs for the treatment of asthma in pregnant women as well as pre-term labor may increase the incidence of autism-spectrum disorders, psychiatric pathology, cognitive problems ...
Sleep changes predict the onset of physical changes associated with puberty
Dec 01, 2009 |
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A study in the Dec.1 issue of the journal Sleep suggests that changes in children's sleep patterns that typically occur between the ages of 11 and 12 years are evident before the physical changes associated with the onset ...
Childhood lead exposure causes permanent brain damage
Dec 01, 2009 |
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A study using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to evaluate brain function revealed that adults who were exposed to lead as children incur permanent brain injury. The results were presented today at the annual ...
Early intervention for toddlers with autism highly effective, study finds
Nov 30, 2009 |
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A novel early intervention program for very young children with autism - some as young as 18 months - is effective for improving IQ, language ability, and social interaction, a comprehensive new study has found.
Parent training key to improved treatment of behavior problems in children with autism
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Nov 25, 2009 |
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The serious behavior problems that can occur in children with autism and related conditions can be reduced with a treatment plan that includes medication combined with a structured training program for parents, according ...
A brief intervention that works for drivers who persist in driving while intoxicated
Nov 19, 2009 |
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Driving while impaired (DWI) contributes significantly to road-traffic crashes, and is involved in more than one-third of all fatalities. Many DWI recidivists - drinking drivers who re-offend - do not participate in mandated ...
Treating alcohol-use disorders and tuberculosis together
Nov 19, 2009 |
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The integration of alcohol screening, treatment and referral into primary care and other medical settings is not routinely done. Nor are there any studies evaluating the effectiveness of integrating care for alcohol use ...
Common plastics chemicals linked to ADHD symptoms
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Nov 19, 2009 |
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Phthalates are important components of many consumer products, including toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items. Studies to date on phthalates have been inconsistent, with some linking exposure to these ...
Full recovery now possible for an 'untreatable' mental illness
Nov 19, 2009 |
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Patients coping with the chaos and misery of Borderline Personality Disorder now have reason for strong confidence in making major life changes through a new treatment, Schema Therapy. For the first time, three major outcome ...
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