Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Diagnosis - 2008-05-22
"If you believe your child might have an Intellectual & Developmental Disability, discuss your concerns with your pediatrician. " More

Intellectual & Developmental DisabilitiesTreatment and Prognosis - 2008-05-21
"Treatments for IDD are not designed to "cure" the disorder. Rather, therapy goals include reducing safety risks (e.g., helping an individual maintain safety at home or school) and teaching appropriate and relevant life skills. " More

Introduction to Learning Disorders - 2008-05-21
"Learning Disorders are diagnosed when a student’s achievement in particular areas of learning are significantly less well developed than would be expected given that students’ intelligence and grade level. " More

Introduction to Disabilities - 2008-05-21
"To have a disability means that one has fundamental difficulty accomplishing things that others take for granted." More

Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's - 2013-06-17
"Researchers say a small, new study shows that fat cut the body's level of a chemical that keeps Alzheimer's at bay." More

Kids With Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant - 2013-06-17
"MRI shows weaker connection to brain's reward center in those who have high-functioning autism." More

Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well - 2013-06-17
"Fewer legal-age smokers in states with tighter regulations, enforcement, study finds." More

Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study - 2013-06-17
"Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care." More

Sibling Bullying Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety in Victims - 2013-06-17
"Study says it may be as damaging as abuse from peers." More

Primary Care Doctors Still in Short Supply in U.S. - 2013-06-14
"Only 5 percent of new doctors head to rural areas, researchers find." More

Canine Research Sheds Light on OCD in Humans - 2013-06-14
"Scientists found same areas of brain were changed in dogs and people with compulsive disorder." More

Survey Examines Physician Satisfaction With EHRs - 2013-06-13
"About three-quarters of physicians report that their practice either has a fully implemented electronic health record (EHR), uses a hospital or corporate EHR, or is in the process of implementing an EHR, according to a technology survey published by Physicians Practice." More

Supreme Court Rules That Human Genes Can't Be Patented - 2013-06-13
"Decision should have profound impact on medicine, gene-testing industry." More

Deep Brain Stimulation Studied as Last-Ditch Obesity Treatment - 2013-06-13
"No major side effects seen in 3 patients over nearly 3 years." More

Autoimmune Disease, Infection Risk Factors for Mood Disorders - 2013-06-12
"Autoimmune diseases and infections are independent and synergistic risk factors for mood disorders, according to a study published online June 12 in JAMA Psychiatry." More