Sensory processing disorder debated as distinct condition
The article reviews SPD amid debate over whether it is a separate medical disorder or a symptom of autism ADHD anxiety or fragile X syndrome It notes policy statements by the American Academy of Pediatrics and DSM-5 but highlights continued scientific inquiry and funding challenges with experts like Marco Foxe and Miller calling for recognition and treatment options.
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Carol Stock Kranowitz
United States
Laura Pittman
Colorado Springs
Pittman
American Academy of Pediatrics
Michelle Zimmer
Cincinnati
AAP
American Psychiatric Association
SPD
Catherine Lord
Lord
Weill Cornell Medical College
Center For
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Elysa Marco
University of California At San Francisco
Zimmer
Jean Ayres
Marco
UCSF
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation
John Foxe
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York
NeuralImage
Clinical
Foxe
Red wine fails to lengthen lives in Italian study
A nine year study of 783 Italians aged 65 plus from two Tuscany villages found dietary resveratrol did not extend life or reduce heart disease or cancer risk. Led by Richard Semba of Johns Hopkins, the work measured urine resveratrol and suggests other factors beyond resveratrol drive aging and inflammation.
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Richard Semba
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Tuscany
GlaxoSmithKline
Jama Internal Medicine
Semba
Dad's peanut habit and cruise questions addressed by Dr Roach
Reader questions about an 84-year-old man consuming about a pound of unsalted peanuts daily are explored. The doctor notes potential nutritional deficiencies and weight gain, recommends a varied diet and medical check for iron. A separate question about vertigo and cruises is answered with guidance on vestibular conditions and safe travel.
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Roach
Dad
Meniere
Orlando
U.S
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