Tag: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Drug May Curb ‘Sluggish’ Thinking in Some Adults With ADHD
Lisdexamfetamine found to reduce symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in small group of adults with ADHD
Links Explored for ADHD Meds, Externalizing Symptoms, Child Suicidality
ADHD medications may moderate the association between externalizing symptoms and risk for suicidality in children
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Odds of ADHD Symptoms
Odds of ADHD symptoms increased for children with exposure in prenatal period, early postnatal period, current period
Medication May Ease ADHD Symptoms in Preschool-Aged Children
Symptoms are reduced in a majority of preschool-aged children who initiate therapy with α2-adrenergic agonists or stimulants for ADHD
Childhood ADHD May Raise Risk for Later Psychotic Disorder
Findings based on systematic review and meta-analysis of pooled data from 12 studies involving more than 1.85 million participants
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Found in Diagnosis, Treatment of ADHD
Asian, Black, Hispanic children less likely to be diagnosed than Whites; White children more likely to receive some treatment
Group A Strep Exposure Does Not Worsen Chronic Tic in Youth
GAS exposures associated with longitudinal changes of hyperactivity-impulsivity symptom severity
One in Four Women With ADHD Attempts Suicide
Women with ADHD and childhood adversities and adults with substance dependence, depression particularly vulnerable
Odds of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Up With Congenital Heart Disease
Youth with CHD have increased odds of anxiety and/or depression, ADHD, regardless of CHD severity
Gestational Age Tied to Attention-Deficit Symptoms With Down Syndrome
Findings parallel known association in general population
