• Uncertainty Clouds Schools As New Pronoun Restrictions Raise Concerns

    Source: PBS HealthIndiana is among at least 10 states that have enacted laws banning or restricting students from using pronouns or names that don't match their sex assigned at birth—a restriction that opponents say further marginalizes transgender and nonbinary students, who already face a high risk of bullying and abuse. "School is supposed to be a safe spot for us where we can be ourselves without [being bullied]," said one nonbinary high school student in...
  • AI May Diagnose Autism in Children Much Earlier, Study Finds

    Source: United Press International - Health NewsA novel artificial intelligence system could diagnose autism much earlier in children, according to research to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. The new system analyzes specialized MRIs of the brain and accurately diagnoses children between the ages of 24 and 48 months with autism 98.5% of the time. Therapeutic intervention before the age of three can lead to better outcomes and higher...

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