Autism medical comorbidities

Childhood autism and associated comorbidities.

Autism is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder with a variety of different etiologies, but with a heritability estimate of more than 90%. Although the strong correlation between autism and genetic factors has been long established, the exact genetic background of autism is still unclear. This review refers to all the genetic syndromes that have been described in children with pervasive d...

Medical Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorders A Primer for Health Care Professionals and Policy Makers

Autism Treatment Trust, a charity dedicated to helping individuals with autism reach optimal health and learning, provides access to diagnostic, medical and behavioural services. Treating Autism, a charity run entirely by volunteers, provides information and support to families and individuals affected by autism with the aim of improving their quality of life. charities, nor individual contribu...

Medical Comorbidities in Autism Spectrum Disorders A Primer for Health Care Professionals and Policy Makers

MEdIcal coMorbIdItIEs In patIEnts wIth UnIpolar dEprEssIon

Received for publication: Nov. 16, 2005. Revised: Feb. 18, 2008. rEZUMat 1 Department of Psychiatry, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, 2 Psychiatry Hospital Gataia, 3 Louis Turcanu Children

Psychiatric and medical comorbidities of bipolar disorder.

OBJECTIVES This review summarizes the literature on psychiatric and medical comorbidities in bipolar disorder. The coexistence of other Axis I disorders with bipolar disorder complicates psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Conversely, symptom overlap in DSM-IV diagnoses hinders definition and recognition of true comorbidity. Psychiatric comorbidity is often associated with earlier onset of bip...