A look at the top medical headlines for the week of August 4, 2019.
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Medical Notes 19-12
A look at the top medical headlines for the week of March 24, 2019.
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19-02 Segment 1: Autism in Girls
Experts have believed that autism affects four times as many boys as girls, but the ratio may not actually be quite that high. Doctors are learning that autism shows up differently in girls’ behavior as a result of brain differences. This leaves many girls with autism undiagnosed. Experts discuss how it appears in girls and the consequences of those differences.
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18-21 Segment 1: Autism and Substance Abuse
Recent studies show that people with autism are twice as likely as others to engage in substance abuse, contrary to previous belief that they are extremely unlikely to use drugs or alcohol. An expert and an author who has used alcohol to cope with his autism discuss the developments and their impact.
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Coming Up On Radio Health Journal Show 18-21
A look at what is coming up on Radio Health Journal show 18-21.
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18-19 Segment 2: Autism and Prodigies
Behavioral similarities between prodigies and some people with autism have long been noted. Now some researchers are beginning to find genetic links between the two phenomena. Experts discuss findings and their implications for autism treatment.
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Coming Up On Radio Health Journal Show 18-19
A look at what is coming up on Radio Health Journal show 18-19.
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18-09 Segment 1: Misunderstanding Autism
Experts explain common misunderstandings about autism, how they affect treatment of people with autism, and how institutions might change their approach to improve treatment.
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Coming Up On Radio Health Journal Show 18-09
A look at what is coming up on Radio Health Journal show 18-09
Read More17-05 Segment 1: Autism in Girls
Doctors are learning that autism shows up differently in girls’ behavior as a result of brain differences. This leaves many girls with autism undiagnosed.
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16-19 Segment 2: Autism and Prodigies
Experts discuss links between prodigies and some people with autism and their implications for autism treatment.
Read More15-40 Segment 1: Misunderstanding Autism
Synopsis: Autism has been misunderstood ever since its first description in the 1940’s. Experts describe how this misunderstanding has drastically affected treatment of people with autism, and how schools and other institutions might change their approach and understanding to improve treatment. Host: Reed Pence. Guests: Steve Silberman, author, Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the…
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