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People want answers soon, and their inclination is to believe what appears to be solid, unassailable medicine, said Dr. Robert Klitzman. Individuals will need to evaluate these tests carefully.

Despite increased awareness of NVLD, there are currently no formal, “official” diagnostic criteria for NVLD, and NVLD is not included as a mental disorder in the DSM-5.

One of the strengths of the study is the new algorithm, which homes in on children with SCD but not other conditions, says Dr. Catherine Lord.

“Our laboratory’s long-term interest in the biology of memory and our recent work on age-related memory loss made this a natural collaboration with the Karsenty laboratory,” said Dr. Eric Kandel.