Tag: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD Prevalence Higher Among Blacks Than U.S. Population
Authors say results show need to up assessment, make accurate diagnoses, give culturally appropriate care
Adult ADHD Symptoms May Predict Motor Vehicle Crash Risk
Persistence of symptoms in adulthood carries higher risk than childhood-limited ADHD
Worsened ADHD Behaviors Reported for Children During COVID-19
Significant predictors of ADHD behaviors included children's, parents' overall mood, children's study time
ADHD Rates Up in Veterans
Rates more than doubled for veterans in the VA health system from 2009 to 2016
Maternal Obesity May Be Related to Risk for ADHD in Children
Risk seen for mothers with body mass index of 25 and greater; paternal obesity not a factor
Low Maternal Vitamin D May Raise Risk for ADHD in Offspring
Study looked at maternal serum vitamin D levels in first trimester and offspring ADHD risk
CDC: ~14 Percent of Children Have ADHD, Learning Disability
Likelihood of having ever been diagnosed with ADHD, learning disability highest for non-Hispanic blacks
Video Game-Like Intervention May Aid Children With ADHD
Attentional functioning improved in four-week trial for children receiving intervention versus control
Teens With ADHD Less Likely Than Preteens to Have Doctor Visit
Depression, suicide, substance abuse monitoring found for most teens, but only half monitored for sexual risk
Recommendations Developed for Management of Complex ADHD
Treatment should include evidence-based approaches and account for coexisting conditions
