Treatment People Autism

UK government pledges better treatment of people with autism and learning disabilities

Long-awaited mental health bill will end use of prison cells for people experiencing severe mental illness

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses

Support services are failing to meet high demand, says the Children's Commissioner for England.

Weaponised autism and the extremist threat facing children

The UK’s ‘Prevent’ initiative was set up to identify young people prone to radicalisation. Are we now in danger of criminalising vulnerability?

World - Financial Times - October 18

Possible breakthrough in shingles treatment

Shingles can be debilitating and even cause permanent vision loss. But a new treatment plan may be able to provide relief for those who have suffered vision loss as a result of the virus. Dr. Jon ...

Autistic girl faces 'frustrating' one-year wait to get tooth out

Maisie's father says his daughter's toothache is putting her off food and taking her out of school.

The signs, symptoms and treatment of prostate cancer

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Pfizer's Hympavzi Approved for Treatment of Certain Types of Hemophilia

The FDA approved Pfizer’s Hympavzi, which can be an alternative to intravenous infusions often administered multiple times a week.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 11

Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment

Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book “Fashion Army.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 15

Italy passes law clamping down on surrogacy tourism

Italians who go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy will face jail terms and fines of up to €1m. Italy’s parliament has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy – a ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Could Reiki therapy help with breast cancer treatments?

Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation are critical for patients fighting breast cancer, now new research is looking at how one mind-body therapy could help. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more.

What Exactly Is Eczema? Causes of Atopic Dermatitis and Treatment

Experts explain what causes the common skin condition and how to deal with it.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

New study shows promising treatment for shingles

Shingles, a virus that can cause painful rashes and serious complications, is more common than many think. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the latest research showing promising ...

How to Give Neurotic Losers the Main Character Treatment

Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection, peers into the soul of millennial disorder in the way that no one else does.

Tech - Wired - October 25

Mourinho: UEFA not giving me 'honest treatment'

Jose Mourinho believes he is not getting the same treatment by UEFA as other coaches ever since the 2023 Europa League final.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Biogen’s stock hit by soft sales of Alzheimer’s treatment

“We continue to see momentum with ongoing product launches and we are increasingly excited about the potential of our pipeline,” the company’s CEO said.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

How to Deliver Quality Mental Health Treatment Online

The modern environment is conducive to telemental health, but only if done well.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Girl with suspected autism faces 12-match ban for asking transgender opponent: ‘Are you a man?’

A girl footballer with suspected autism is facing a ban of up to 12 matches for asking an adult transgender opponent: “Are you a man?”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Armani Williams, NASCAR driver with autism, seeking to connect with and inspire others through racing

Williams is making his second start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this weekend at Homestead-Miami

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

Small-cap biotech Jaguar Health’s stock jumps as it launches treatment for a painful side effect of cancer treatment

The stock of small-cap biotech Jaguar Health Inc. rose 7% on Wednesday, after the company launched its gelclair treatment for oral mucositis, a common side effect suffered by head and neck cancer ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Jim Harbaugh misses part of Chargers' game for treatment of irregular heartbeat

Jim Harbaugh listened to his heart when he began to feel off in pregame warmups

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Labour backtracks on push for genocide ruling on China’s treatment of Uyghurs

Exclusive: Party drops plan for formal recognition laid out last year by David Lammy, who will visit Beijing on Friday. UK politics live – latest updates Labour has backtracked on plans to ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

AbbVie wins FDA nod for infusion treatment for advanced Parkinson’s disease

Vyalev is the first subcutaneous 24-hour continuous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for advanced Parkinson’s disease.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors

Ken Paxton, the attorney general, said it was the first enforcement action under a state ban on treatment.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Two generations of family speak about their IVF treatment ahead of film Joy

A family who struggled to conceive over two generations speak of their journey to have babies.

VW fined by UK regulator for treatment of customers in financial trouble

Carmaker’s lending arm hit with £5.4mn penalty and agrees to pay £21.5mn to 110,000 borrowers

Business - Financial Times - October 21

American to pay $50 million fine for its treatment of disabled passengers

Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Treatment of Passengers With Disabilities

The carrier said its mishandling rate for wheelchairs and scooters has dropped by 20% in recent years as it invests in new equipment and practices.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

E. Coli Symptoms and Treatment: What to Know After McDonald’s Outbreak

An outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people across 10 states. Here’s how to stay safe.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

New cervical cancer treatment regime ‘cuts risk of dying from disease by 40%’

Process tested in patients over 10-year period involves short course of chemotherapy before chemoradiation. Doctors are hailing a “remarkable” new treatment regime for cervical cancer that reduces ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh undergoing treatment, will continue coaching after heart issues in game vs. Broncos

A cardiologist confirmed that Jim Harbaugh experienced an atrial flutter on Sunday just moments before their game against the Broncos.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

San Diego County residents launch second suit over alleged sewage treatment plant failures

Residents of Imperial Beach in southern San Diego County filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the operators of an international wastewater treatment plant — alleging that the site has failed to contain ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Merck says experimental RSV treatment protected infants in trial, paving way for potential approval

Merck is discussing the study data with regulators worldwide, with a goal of making the treatment available for infants as early as the 2025 to 2026 RSV season.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Jameis Winston defends Deshaun Watson after Browns fans' treatment: 'A man that has had the world against him'

Winston goes to bat for Watson

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Ex-Clippers trainer suing team, alleges tampering and 'unsafe and illegal' injury treatment for Kawhi Leonard

Randy Shelton, Kawhi Leonard's longtime trainer, left San Diego State to join the Clippers in 2019