http://www.netvouz.com/Xyzzy/tag/research_studies?feed=rss Xyzzy's bookmarks tagged "research_studies" on Netvouz http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7616555.stm BBC article covering the reality that autism is often overlooked in girls, and why. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:31 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1170424.stm BBC article: contrary to the fears of an autism "epidemic", studies indicate the rates have remained steady and other factors are responsible for the spike in diagnoses. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:31 GMT http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7433436.stm Interesting article from the BBC covering research that shows students think better when they aren't making eye contact, something autistics have maintained for a long time. Health & Disability Xyzzy Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:31 GMT http://members.verizon.net/~vze2r6qt/ace_inhibitors/index.html "Presents the available research, web links, and veterinarian and cat owner comments on the use of ACE Inhibitors (ACEIs) in treating cats with chronic renal failure (CRF)." Misc. Xyzzy Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:27:10 GMT http://www.lnc-autisme.umontreal.ca/n45/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1 Primarily in French, but includes links to some articles in English. Unbiased research into how autistic brains develop & work including identifying their strengths, rather than approaching all differences as deficiencies. Health & Disability Xyzzy Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:54:14 GMT http://psych.wisc.edu/lang/autism-research.html Researcher's page at the University of Wisconsin, Madison tackling common assumptions about autistic people and their needs. Health & Disability Xyzzy Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:47:08 GMT http://www.thensome.com/Hypokalemia.htm Brief explanation of causes and effects, plus two studies indicating that while reduced-sodium diets have no effect on BP, they drop potassium levels significantly. Misc. Xyzzy Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:18:26 GMT http://autismcrisis.blogspot.com/ Academic/scientific blog reporting extensively on research & analysis regarding myths about autistic people and how their minds work. Health & Disability Xyzzy Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:00:18 GMT