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The missing women of autism are differently different | Aeon Essays

Gender bias in autism diagnosis leads to overlooked cases in girls, hindering proper support and understanding.

Women in technology

Why girls are underdiagnosed with autism - as Grimes, 37, reveals she just found out she's on the spectrum

Grimes highlights late autism diagnoses in women, emphasizing the gender divide in autism understanding and diagnosis.

We Already Know What Causes Autism

The rise in autism diagnoses reflects changes in awareness and definitions rather than an actual increase in the condition.

Are there more autistic people now?

The number of autism diagnoses is rapidly increasing, prompting diverse interpretations and societal implications.

I was diagnosed with autism at 25. I graduated from college, got married, and became a published author.

The author navigated life feeling different until diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 25, despite early successes.

fromWIRED

An Overdiagnosis Epidemic Is Harming Patients' Mental Health

An increase in autism diagnoses hasn't improved children's mental health outcomes, raising concerns about overdiagnosis and its implications on identity.

philosophy

fromAeon

The missing women of autism are differently different | Aeon Essays

Gender bias in autism diagnosis leads to overlooked cases in girls, hindering proper support and understanding.

Women in technology

Why girls are underdiagnosed with autism - as Grimes, 37, reveals she just found out she's on the spectrum

Grimes highlights late autism diagnoses in women, emphasizing the gender divide in autism understanding and diagnosis.

We Already Know What Causes Autism

The rise in autism diagnoses reflects changes in awareness and definitions rather than an actual increase in the condition.

Are there more autistic people now?

The number of autism diagnoses is rapidly increasing, prompting diverse interpretations and societal implications.

I was diagnosed with autism at 25. I graduated from college, got married, and became a published author.

The author navigated life feeling different until diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 25, despite early successes.

Exclusive | I was healthy before my colon cancer diagnosis at 35 - the symptom I wish had been taken seriously

Rory Kennedy's unexpected colon cancer diagnosis emphasizes the importance of early screening despite a healthy lifestyle.

NYC startup

I started a nonprofit to fight ALS after my husband's death. Here's how tech and AI can help us find a cure.

Cancer

Doctors say it's 'inconceivable' Biden's cancer went undetected by his medical team - as Trump Jr. questions if diagnosis is 'cover-up'

Mental health

If You Have A Chronic Condition, I Want To Hear What You Thought Was "Normal" Until Your Diagnosis

Mental health

Have Sleep Apnea Or Suspect You Do? Certain Pillows Might Help

fromFast Company

Health

What is chronic venous insufficiency? Trump diagnosis puts the condition in the spotlight

Exclusive | I was healthy before my colon cancer diagnosis at 35 - the symptom I wish had been taken seriously

Rory Kennedy's unexpected colon cancer diagnosis emphasizes the importance of early screening despite a healthy lifestyle.

NYC startup

I started a nonprofit to fight ALS after my husband's death. Here's how tech and AI can help us find a cure.

Cancer

Doctors say it's 'inconceivable' Biden's cancer went undetected by his medical team - as Trump Jr. questions if diagnosis is 'cover-up'

Mental health

If You Have A Chronic Condition, I Want To Hear What You Thought Was "Normal" Until Your Diagnosis

Mental health

Have Sleep Apnea Or Suspect You Do? Certain Pillows Might Help

fromFast Company

Health

What is chronic venous insufficiency? Trump diagnosis puts the condition in the spotlight

New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

A revolutionary method reduces brain tumour diagnosis time from weeks to hours, enhancing patient care.

New blood test for coeliac disease can diagnose autoimmune condition without need to eat gluten

A new blood test may diagnose coeliac disease accurately without requiring gluten consumption.

Health

Improving Methods for Diagnosing Esophageal Disorders - News Center

New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

A revolutionary method reduces brain tumour diagnosis time from weeks to hours, enhancing patient care.

New blood test for coeliac disease can diagnose autoimmune condition without need to eat gluten

A new blood test may diagnose coeliac disease accurately without requiring gluten consumption.

Health

Improving Methods for Diagnosing Esophageal Disorders - News Center

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2 weeks ago

The Hidden Signs of Male Depression

For depression, a 'his and hers' list of symptom presentations, or expanded discussion on gender differences in symptomatology is essential and remains largely absent from current diagnostic criteria.

Mental health

Healthy man goes camping-lands in ICU for 40 days with respiratory failure

A healthy individual can rapidly deteriorate from an unknown illness, exemplifying diagnostic challenges in critical care.

fromABC7 San Francisco

FDA clears 1st blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA approves first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and early diagnosis.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Mental health

The Power of Communication

Mental health

Understanding Endometriosis Treatment Options and Their Impact on Patient Quality of Life - Washingtonian

Mental health

I'm a doctor - beware this 'cruel mystery' disease that can permanently damage organs

4 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

The Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Care

Coronavirus

fromArs Technica

Healthy man goes camping-lands in ICU for 40 days with respiratory failure

A healthy individual can rapidly deteriorate from an unknown illness, exemplifying diagnostic challenges in critical care.

fromABC7 San Francisco

FDA clears 1st blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA approves first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and early diagnosis.

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Mental health

The Power of Communication

Mental health

Understanding Endometriosis Treatment Options and Their Impact on Patient Quality of Life - Washingtonian

Mental health

I'm a doctor - beware this 'cruel mystery' disease that can permanently damage organs

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4 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

The Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Care

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3 weeks ago

Heather Peace reveals wife's 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis just weeks after her own

"Her breast cancer was a smaller, aggressive lump, so she had a lumpectomy and then radiotherapy," the actress said. "Of course then I come along with my 12 cm lump, absolutely ginormous, and mastectomy, chemotherapy, just about to go into radiotherapy. She's like 'Even that you have to do bigger'. It's like 'Hold my beer'."

Health

Why the World of Mental Health is Changing

Mental health is shifting from a syndromal diagnosis model to a focus on processes of change in psychological understanding.

fromIndependent

Neurologist Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan: 'We are a perfectionist society, we explain away differences or struggles as medical problems'

Diagnosis creep encourages individuals to adopt illness identities rather than focusing on recovery.

NHS billions wasted as bipolar patients left 'forgotten and failed'

Misdiagnosis and under-treatment of bipolar disorder in the UK leads to significant financial waste and personal suffering.

Life After Release From Mandatory Treatment

A parent's journey through their son's mental illness highlights challenges in diagnosis, treatment communication, and stability in mental health.

fromwww.nytimes.com

5 Takeaways From New Research About A.D.H.D.

A.D.H.D. diagnoses and treatment understanding are evolving, with renewed focus on environmental factors.

"Aren't We All Neurodivergent?"

Increased acceptance of neurodiversity leads to more people identifying as neurodivergent, though its meaning may diminish if everyone claims the label.

Why the World of Mental Health is Changing

Mental health is shifting from a syndromal diagnosis model to a focus on processes of change in psychological understanding.

fromIndependent

Neurologist Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan: 'We are a perfectionist society, we explain away differences or struggles as medical problems'

Diagnosis creep encourages individuals to adopt illness identities rather than focusing on recovery.

NHS billions wasted as bipolar patients left 'forgotten and failed'

Misdiagnosis and under-treatment of bipolar disorder in the UK leads to significant financial waste and personal suffering.

Life After Release From Mandatory Treatment

A parent's journey through their son's mental illness highlights challenges in diagnosis, treatment communication, and stability in mental health.

fromwww.nytimes.com

5 Takeaways From New Research About A.D.H.D.

A.D.H.D. diagnoses and treatment understanding are evolving, with renewed focus on environmental factors.

"Aren't We All Neurodivergent?"

Increased acceptance of neurodiversity leads to more people identifying as neurodivergent, though its meaning may diminish if everyone claims the label.

CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty

CT scans have a very low increase in cancer risk but offer significant diagnostic benefits.

Doctors should balance the risks and benefits of CT scans, considering alternatives when possible.

Artificial intelligence

AI Imaging Approach May Help Identify Parkinson's Sooner - News Center

fromArs Technica

CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty

CT scans have a very low increase in cancer risk but offer significant diagnostic benefits.

Doctors should balance the risks and benefits of CT scans, considering alternatives when possible.

Artificial intelligence

AI Imaging Approach May Help Identify Parkinson's Sooner - News Center

Parenting

Connecting Biology to Behavior: The Role of Genetics in ADHD

Parenting

Maybe It's Not ADHD-Maybe It's Anxiety

Parenting

Connecting Biology to Behavior: The Role of Genetics in ADHD

Parenting

Maybe It's Not ADHD-Maybe It's Anxiety

First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate

A new FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer's can significantly improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.

Data science

Alzheimer's blood test can spot people with early symptoms, study suggests

A new blood test can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's with high sensitivity and specificity, suggesting a major advance in early detection.

FDA approves blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA endorses first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and accuracy for patients.

OMG science

Blood test developed that could speed up diagnosis of rare diseases in babies

US news

fromwww.npr.org

First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate

A new FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer's can significantly improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.

Data science

Alzheimer's blood test can spot people with early symptoms, study suggests

A new blood test can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's with high sensitivity and specificity, suggesting a major advance in early detection.

FDA approves blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA endorses first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and accuracy for patients.

OMG science

Blood test developed that could speed up diagnosis of rare diseases in babies

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Growth hacking

Brain tumour diagnosis could be made within hours, say researchers

A new diagnostic method for brain tumours may reduce treatment waiting times from weeks to hours.

#joe-biden

US news

fromThe Washington Post

What to know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones but can be effectively managed.

US politics

fromwww.dw.com

Former US President Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer DW 05/18/2025

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive but hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.

US news

fromThe Washington Post

What to know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones but can be effectively managed.

US politics

fromwww.dw.com

Former US President Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer DW 05/18/2025

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive but hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.

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#alzheimers-disease

5 months ago

When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?

Blood tests may soon replace expensive diagnostic methods for Alzheimer's disease.

Early signs of Alzheimer's can be mistaken for other issues, complicating diagnosis.

Wearables

fromInsideHook

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.

5 months ago

When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?

Blood tests may soon replace expensive diagnostic methods for Alzheimer's disease.

Early signs of Alzheimer's can be mistaken for other issues, complicating diagnosis.

Wearables

fromInsideHook

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.

more#alzheimers-disease

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

Scientists Uncover a New Way to Pinpoint Inflammation in the Body

Chronic inflammation is common to many diseases but is difficult to pinpoint.

OMG science

fromNature

Reframe perspectives on Alzheimer's disease

Recent advancements in Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment can slow cognitive decline after diagnosis.

fromKqed

CT Scans Save Lives. But as They're Used More Often, How Many Are Causing Cancer? | KQED

Most patients face minimal cancer risk from CT scans, but unnecessary exposure is unacceptable.

Memory Loss or Dementia? Understanding the Key Differences

Occasional forgetfulness is normal with aging, but dementia disrupts daily life.

Mild cognitive impairment may indicate a risk for dementia.

Dementia symptoms include more than memory loss; they affect daily functioning.

fromIrish Independent

Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals she has been diagnosed with cancer for a second time

Katherine Ryan experienced misdiagnosis of melanoma before finally receiving the correct diagnosis after seeking private healthcare.

Digital life

fromHackernoon

5 months ago

The Future of Healthcare: How It Can Be Used to Save a Few Billion Lives | HackerNoon

Modern medicine faces challenges with patient communication leading to diagnosis errors and unsatisfactory care, highlighting a need for systemic improvements.

SF parents

fromNature

Medical records from the Center for the Study of Temporal Disorders, Pediatric Department

The article highlights complex cases of temporal disorders, illustrating how patients interact with their realities and the challenges these create in therapy.

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O'Sullivan review are we really getting sicker?

Lyme disease diagnosis requires nuanced understanding and cannot rely solely on test results.

Growth hacking