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health3 months ago•7 min saved

RFK Jr.'s Autism Stance Sparks Controversy and Debate

Autism rates in the U.S. have increased due to broader diagnostic criteria and improved detection, not an actual epidemic, despite political claims suggesting otherwise. The definition of autism has evolved since the 1940s, leading to more diagnoses across all severities and demographics, including underserved communities, with recent data showing higher prevalence among children of color. The focus on vaccines as a cause is scientifically unsupported, and the rise in diagnoses reflects better awareness and understanding rather than an increase in severity or incidence.

via Los Angeles Times|

#autism-rates #autism-spectrum-disorder #diagnosis-expansion

health3 months ago•3 min saved

Understanding Autism: Causes, Diagnosis, and Early Intervention

The article discusses the rise in autism diagnoses, suggesting that expanding diagnostic criteria and increased screen time may contribute to this trend, while also highlighting cultural and environmental influences on autism perception and diagnosis.

via UnHerd|

#autism-diagnoses #child-development #cultural-factors

health4 months ago•37 min saved

RFK Jr. Links Tylenol Use to Rising Autism Rates

The CDC reports that 1 in 31 American children have autism, with rates rising due to changes in diagnostic criteria, increased awareness, and disparities in access to diagnosis, raising questions about whether the increase reflects a true rise or diagnostic expansion.

via WBUR|

#autism-prevalence #autism-spectrum-disorder #cdc-data

health1 year ago•3 min saved

"Rising Melanoma Overdiagnoses Prompt Unnecessary Treatments"

A study suggests that over half of melanoma diagnoses in the U.S. may be unnecessary, particularly in White Americans, leading to unnecessary anxiety for patients. Increased awareness has led to more screenings and biopsies, but not necessarily a reduction in death rates. The study highlights the need for more precise diagnostic criteria and a reevaluation of how early-stage melanomas should be treated and communicated to patients.

via Verywell Health|

#diagnostic-criteria #health #healthcare-system

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Advancements in Multiple Sclerosis Research and Gene Markers

Adding optic nerve damage, measured by the thickness of retinal layers in the eye, to the diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis (MS) can enhance diagnostic accuracy for individuals who have experienced a single MS-like event. Researchers believe their findings support the inclusion of the optic nerve in the next revision of the McDonald criteria, the gold standard for diagnosing MS. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) was used to track retinal nerve layer thickness in patients with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), and the addition of OCT measures significantly improved diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity compared to traditional metrics. This could lead to earlier treatment initiation and improved long-term prognosis for MS patients.

via Multiple Sclerosis News Today|

#diagnostic-criteria #health #multiple-sclerosis