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Health Tip: Signs That a Child May Be Autistic
Symptoms may range from mild to disabling

FDA Approves New Drug for Severe Epilepsy
Trials showed Banzel proved effective against Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
A severe form of epilepsy

Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters

Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects
But the chances of such problems are low, CDC study finds

Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain
Even when given before birth, glucocorticoids tied to cognitive, motor control problems in mice

U.S. Gets a ’D’ for Preterm Birth Rates
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades

New Pathways Studied to Repair Nerves
Two different approaches seek to interfere with mechanisms that inhibit cell regeneration

ADHD Affects Movement More in Boys Than in Girls
It's likely because girls' brains mature earlier, study says

Rainy Areas in U.S. Show Higher Autism Rates
Researchers note that environmental toxins might trigger genetic vulnerability