Thought only to infect the respiratory tract, new research has proved for the first time that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), very common in young children, can also penetrate nerve cells directly, triggering excessive inflammation and potentially leading to nerve damage. The findings…| New Atlas
Alzheimer’s is a disease that can take hold in the brain long before symptoms, like memory and cognitive decline, become evident. This makes it a very tricky one to diagnose early in the piece, but a new breed of blood tests are emerging that could change the game in this regard. The latest centers…| New Atlas
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), March 11, 2026 Sensorimotor differences are commonly reported in autistic individuals. However, the daily-life impact and neurobiological basis of motor differences are not clear. This talk will discuss sensorimotor differences commonly reported in autistic individuals, links to daily living skills, and links to early-developing brain The post Understanding Autism through the Lens of Sensorimotor Features and Early-Developing Brain Regions appeared...| Autism Research Institute
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), February 4, 2026 The Collaborative Model for Promoting Competence and Success (COMPASS) is an evidence-based consultation framework designed to enhance outcomes for autistic children and youth by strengthening caregiver–teacher partnerships. Developed by Ruble and colleagues, COMPASS emphasizes individualized education planning, shared The post COMPASS: A Caregiver–Teacher Partnership Model for Improving Outcomes in Autistic Children and Youth ...| Autism Research Institute
SPECIAL TIME - Free webinar at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time (US), October 29, 2025 Tune in to hear Adrien Eshraghi, MD, MSc, FACS, a 2022 ARI grant recipient, discuss the ongoing translational research in his lab. About the speaker: Dr. Adrien Eshraghi is board certified in Otolaryngology, Head and The post Animal Models of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Foundations for Translational Therapeutic Research appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
Free webinar at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (US), October 8, 2025 This webinar will: · Describe scientific barriers to progress in developing laboratory-based diagnostic tests and new medications for patients with autism spectrum disorder. · Determine the relative scientific merits of published findings from animal models of autism spectrum disorder by assessing their The post Vasopressin Biology in Autism: From Biomarker to Treatment Target appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
SPECIAL TIME - Free webinar at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time (US), October 1, 2025 Tune in to hear Adrien Eshraghi, MD, MSc, FACS, a 2022 ARI grant recipient, discuss the management of otolaryngology co-morbidities associated with autism. About the speaker: Dr. Adrien Eshraghi is board certified in Otolaryngology, The post Management of Otolaryngology Co-Morbidities Associated with Autism appeared first on Autism Research Institute.| Autism Research Institute
The Ketogenic Diet: An Unrivaled Approach to Combating Alzheimer’s Disease Author’s note: As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 16 years of private practice experience, I’ve spent the last six years transitioning individuals with mental illness and neurological disorders onto a ketogenic diet. It took me a long time to write this article, and IContinue reading "Ketogenic Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease"| Mental Health Keto
A mother searches for answers from a mysterious condition following the birth of her child. The post Overcoming a Mysterious Chronic Disease – Kim’s Story appeared first on NYCIM.| NYCIM