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Despite a 10-fold increase in ADHD prescriptions, too many New Zealanders are still going without
The number of people accessing medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Aotearoa New Zealand increased significantly between 2006 and 2022. But the disorder is still underdiagnosed and under-treated ...
May 3, 2024
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High genetic risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests possible health consequences
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is closely linked to a person's mental and physical health and is often accompanied by a range of health problems in patients. Researchers at the University of Tartu found that ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Responsiveness to ADHD treatment may be determined by neuroanatomy
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that the effectiveness of ADHD medication may be associated with an individual's neuroanatomy.
Apr 18, 2024
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Exposure to air pollution during the first two years of life is associated with worse attention capacity in children
A growing body of research shows that exposure to air pollution, especially during pregnancy and childhood, may have a negative impact on brain development. Now a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Pediatrician offers advice on what to do if a child's ADHD medication is out of stock during the shortage
If you are scrambling to get your child's attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder prescription refilled, you are definitely not alone. Families across the U.S. have been dealing with an ADHD medication shortage first reported ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Global research team finds no clear link between maternal diabetes during pregnancy and ADHD in children
An international research team led by Professor Ian Wong Chi-kei, Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has just provided valuable evidence ...
Apr 9, 2024
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Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of ADHD, autism and intellectual disability in children
A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, ...
Apr 8, 2024
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Autism and ADHD are linked to disturbed gut flora very early in life
Disturbed gut flora during the first years of life is associated with diagnoses such as autism and ADHD later in life. This is according to a study led by researchers at the University of Florida and Linköping University ...
Apr 4, 2024
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New initiative improves detection, evaluation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common pediatric neurobehavioral disorder, with a prevalence of approximately 7%–10% in school-age children. ADHD significantly affects functioning throughout ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Parental avoidance of toxic exposures could help reduce risk of autism, ADHD in children, observational study suggests
Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a study, published in Journal of Xenobiotics, ...
Mar 28, 2024
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ADHD stimulants may increase risk of heart damage in young adults
Young adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly more likely to develop cardiomyopathy (weakened heart muscle) compared with those who were not ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Sweeping review reveals latest evidence on the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of ADHD
Hundreds of studies are published each year on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but more work is needed to ensure those findings improve lives.
Mar 25, 2024
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ADHD medications linked to reduction in psychiatric hospitalizations
For adolescents and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the use of ADHD medications is associated with fewer psychiatric and nonpsychiatric hospitalizations, according to a study published online ...
Mar 22, 2024
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One in 10 U.S. school-age kids have ADHD report finds
About 1 in every 10 U.S. children ages 5 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the latest government statistics.
Mar 20, 2024
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Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall well-being of people affected. It causes a variety of symptoms including difficulty focusing, impulsivity ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Researchers identify brain connections associated with ADHD in youth
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered that symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are tied to atypical interactions between the brain's frontal cortex and information ...
Mar 13, 2024
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ADHD medication linked to reduced mortality
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have shown a link between use of medication for ADHD and a reduced risk of premature death. The risk of death due to unnatural causes, such as accidents and overdoses, can be reduced ...
Mar 12, 2024
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Should ADHD medications be stopped during pregnancy?
A new study led by The University of Western Australia looked at whether medications used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be stopped during pregnancy.
Mar 6, 2024
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AI analysis predicts smoking during pregnancy may increase the risk of behavioral disorders in newborns
The fact that smoking is a risk factor for several diseases, including cancer, stroke, and diabetes, has been known for approximately half a century. However, over the past few decades, scientists have brought to light many ...
Mar 5, 2024
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