"Autism Spectrum Disorder" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Wide continuum of associated cognitive and neurobehavioral disorders, including, but not limited to, three core-defining features: impairments in socialization, impairments in verbal and nonverbal communication, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors. (from DSM-V)
| Descriptor ID |
D000067877
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F03.625.164.113
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2018 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 2019 | 20 | 6 | 26 |
| 2020 | 28 | 3 | 31 |
| 2021 | 31 | 4 | 35 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 2023 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| 2024 | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| 2025 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Autism Spectrum Disorder" by people in Profiles.
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Bridging diagnostic safety and mental health: a systematic review highlighting inequities in autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. BMJ Qual Saf. 2026 Jun 18; 35(7):487-497.
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Before synapses are lost: Do endogenous retroviruses drive microglial overpruning in autism spectrum disorders? Neuron. 2026 May 20; 114(10):1699-1701.
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Improving communication in pregnancy: a neurodivergent-responsive approach. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2026 Aug; 235(2):303-312.
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The prevalence of autism in cerebellar malformations: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurodev Disord. 2026 Apr 14; 18(1).
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Children with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have evidence of sensory nerve degeneration. PLoS One. 2026; 21(2):e0342439.
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Utilization of psychotropic medications in individuals with autism spectrum disorder. BMC Psychiatry. 2025 12 23; 26(1):72.
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Bracing Outcomes and Risk of Curve Progression in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis and Autism Spectrum Disorder. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2026 Apr 01; 108(7):499-506.
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Psychiatric Boarding Hospitalizations for Children With Autism in a Children's Hospital System. Hosp Pediatr. 2025 Dec 01; 15(12):e575-e581.
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Rare variants in BMAL1 are associated with a neurodevelopmental syndrome. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2025 Aug 05; 122(31):e2427085122.
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Developmental Trajectories of Adaptive Functioning and Behavior Problems in Children With Co-Occurring Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Autism Spectrum Disorder, With and Without Seizures. Pediatr Neurol. 2025 Oct; 171:54-62.