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Children with autism face higher risk of eating disorders
Children with autistic traits are more likely than their peers to develop an eating disorder, according to a new UCL-led study.
13 May 2020
Covid-19: Families struggle to know what’s best for older relatives with dementia
Families need more help to make quick decisions about the care their dying older relatives with dementia should receive during Covid-19, say UCL researchers, with the support of Marie Curie and the Alzheimer’s Society.
07 May 2020
Covid-19: Leading UCL academics named on SAGE
A number of leading UCL academics have been named as scientific advisors on the UK government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) and its related sub-groups.
05 May 2020