Tag: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)

Meta-analysis shows no significant associations for children, adolescents, or adults, for female patients, or for those with preexisting CVD

No significantly increased risk seen for ADHD or ASD with exposure to benzodiazepines during first, second, third trimester

Program reduces frequency of long glances and lessens variation in lane position compared with control program

But teens with ADHD more likely to have other negative outcomes, such as self-harm, compared with teens without ADHD

Adderall and Adderall IR shortage due to intermittent manufacturing delays at Teva Pharmaceuticals

Significant link seen for ADHD with risk for any CVD, especially cardiac arrest, hemorrhagic stroke, peripheral vascular disease/arteriosclerosis

Maternal obesity with excessive weight gain linked to increased risk for ADHD in offspring versus normal weight without excessive weight gain

However, FDA notes there is no overall shortage of ADHD medications

Children born at 37 to 38 versus 39 to 41 weeks have increase in odds of scoring 1.5+ SD above sample mean for hyperactivity

Genetic liability to ADHD, schizophrenia linked to pregnancy-related factors thought to be associated with these conditions