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Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’

by Mike Stobbe Judy Sandler, who was diagnosed in her 50s with ADHD, poses at her home, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Lincolnville, Maine.Credit: AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to...

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Adults diagnosed with ADHD may have reduced life expectancies

by University College London Credit: Tara Winstead from Pexels A world-first study led by UCL researchers, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed anonymized primary care data from 30,029 adults across the UK diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They then compared this group with 300,390 participants without ADHD, who were matched by age, sex,...

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Music can improve focus for people with ADHD—here’s what to listen for

by Schuyler Velasco, Northeastern University EEG reveals stimulus-brain coupling. Credit: Communications Biology (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s42003-024-07026-3 If you habitually pop in AirPods when you really, really need to get some work done in your open-concept office, you’re far from alone. Nearly 80% of adults listen to music while they work, and playlists purported to improve focus have become a routine finding...

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ADHD drug a promising treatment for methamphetamine dependence

By Paul McClure December 27, 2024 An existing ADHD medication can help people quit methamphetamine Depositphotos View 1 Images New research has found that an existing ADHD medication greatly reduced the number of days people with a methamphetamine dependence used the drug. With no current drug treatment to assist people in getting off meth, the study’s...

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AI tool analyzes medical charts for ADHD follow-up care

by Stanford University Medical Center Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Stanford Medicine researchers have built an artificial intelligence tool that can read thousands of doctors’ notes in electronic medical records and detect trends, providing information that physicians and researchers hope will improve care. ADVERTISING Typically, experts seeking answers to questions about care need to pore over hundreds...

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Managing adult ADHD: Comprehensive study compares stimulants, atomoxetine and non-pharmacological therapies

by Justin Jackson , Medical Xpress Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Stimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence for long-term outcomes and quality of life improvements, according to a study by the University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry at Warneford Hospital. According to the CDC,...

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ADHD can be diagnosed by looking at brainwaves. Here’s the neuroscience behind it

by Teresa Rossignoli Palomeque, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have a behavioral disorder, nor are they lazy, or lacking in manners and boundaries. Their brains mature in a different way, with different patterns of neurological activity and a number of neurochemical differences. For this reason, ADHD is...

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ADHD medications affect children’s appetites. Here’s how to manage this

by Daryl Efron, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) impacts the ability to maintain attention to tasks. Often, it also involves impulsive behavior—saying or doing things without stopping to think first—as well as hyperactivity. ADHD is the most common developmental disorder in childhood, affecting 5–8% of children worldwide. Not all children and adolescents with ADHD...

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Delving into the causes of attention deficits: Childhood adversity, lost sleep and dopamine

by Nancy Fliesler, Children’s Hospital Boston Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research on the effects of adversity in childhood ties together stress, sleep loss, and attention deficits later in life. It also uncovers some of the underlying brain biology and potential treatment approaches—while revealing a puzzling sex-specific effect. The lab of Takao Hensch, Ph.D., has long...

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WHAT’S BEHIND THE RISE IN ADHD DIAGNOSES?

In recognition of October being ADHD Awareness Month, psychology professor Kevin Antshel provides expert insights on the rising ADHD diagnosis rates and the key signs to consider when thinking about seeking an evaluation. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC...

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