Doctor who helped broaden autism spectrum ‘very sorry’ for over-diagnosis

Doctor who helped broaden autism spectrum ‘very sorry’ for over-diagnosis

According to a Rutgers study published earlier this year, autism rates in the US have increased some 500% over the past 16 years. And “profound autism” cases — those who are likely to need around-the clock care for the rest of their lives — now make up one in four diagnoses, according to a recent paper … Read more

Exclusive: Medical journals broaden inquiry into potential heart research misconduct

Exclusive: Medical journals broaden inquiry into potential heart research misconduct

WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) – Three medical journals recently launched independent investigations of possible data manipulation in heart studies led by Temple University researchers, Reuters has learned, adding new scrutiny to a misconduct inquiry by the university and the U.S. government. The Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology and the Journal of Biological Chemistry are … Read more