Medications
FDA approves ADHD drug for binge-eating disorder
Federal health regulators have approved an attention deficit disorder drug for a new use: A first-of-its kind treatment for binge-eating disorder.
Jan 30, 2015
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News tagged with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder
Attention deficit disorders
Antipsychotic drug use among ADHD-diagnosed foster care youth is increasing
Antipsychotic medications are often used for unlabeled indications, such as treatment of children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The results of a study of "atypical antipsychotic" drug ...
Apr 7, 2014
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Attention deficit disorders
Regenstrief, IU automated CHICA system makes ADHD diagnosis more accurate
Asking three questions of parents of 5- to 12-year-olds in the waiting room before a pediatrician visit may make a lifetime of difference for their child, according to a new study from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University ...
Sep 24, 2013
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Attention deficit disorders
Games' hidden purpose: Tracking, diagnosing ADHD
Noah Madson remembers being exhausted after hours of tests for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. "Boy, those were complicated," said his mother, Nancy. "He'd come out and say, 'My brain hurts.' "
Aug 7, 2013
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Attention deficit disorders
FDA approves first brain wave test for ADHD
US regulators on Monday approved the first brain wave test for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, saying it may improve the accuracy of diagnoses by medical experts.
Jul 15, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
Nearly one-third of children with autism also have ADHD
In a study of the co-occurrence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in early school-age children (four to eight years old), researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute found ...
Jun 5, 2013
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Attention deficit disorders
Do diet changes help ADHD children?
Dylan Jerrell was having a tough time in kindergarten. The energetic, outgoing Bigfoot fan was easily frustrated, and he responded to challenges with disruptive meltdowns. He wouldn't hit anyone, but he'd break down and cry ...
May 30, 2013
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Pediatrics
Childhood disability rate jumps 16 percent over past decade
More children today have a disability than a decade ago, and the greatest increase is among kids in higher-income families, according to a study to be presented Sunday, May 5, at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual ...
May 5, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Examine social factors to explain rise in diagnoses of mental disorders, researchers say
(Medical Xpress)—Examining social factors is vital to better explaining and understanding the dramatic rise in the number of Americans diagnosed with mental disorders in recent years, according to an analysis by a team ...
Apr 26, 2013
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Attention deficit disorders
Changes to psychiatry's 'bible' could widen definition of ADHD
(HealthDay)—When the latest version of what is considered the "bible" of psychiatry is unveiled in May, experts believe several changes in it will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity ...
Apr 12, 2013
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