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Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise
But sitting in front of teacher or using wireless technologies might help, experts say

Handwriting Skills May Lag in Kids With Autism
Therapy to improve letter formation could boost self-esteem, researchers say

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests

CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters

Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids
Researchers urge other alternatives, close monitoring of patients

Common Knee Pain May Improve With Therapy
Supervised exercise had better results than wait-and-see approach, researchers say

Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say

Psychiatric Meds for Infants Linked to Later Behavior Problems
Researchers found drugs used to treat mood disorders, pain and epilepsy raised risk

Brain Protein Tied to Retardation
Growth factor could help cells communicate with each other, researchers say

Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment
Researchers hope to start testing in patients within five years