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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Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD
Trending social media videos have raised awareness of adult ADHD, but experts warn against self-diagnosis and incorrect treatment Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center video: Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have talked to their doctor about it Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center COLUMBUS, Ohio...
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What’s driving the rise in ADHD diagnoses among children and adults?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC reported that in 2022, more than 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with ADHD, an increase of 1 million compared to 2016. The elevated numbers aren’t limited to children....
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Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders
September 30, 2024 by Breanna Lepre and Lauren Ball, The Conversation More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such as autistic people and those with ADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than the broader population?...
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High doses of some prescription stimulants tied to increased psychosis risk
September 12, 2024 by McLean Hospital Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrescribing rates for stimulants that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased significantly over the past decade, with some of the largest increases reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study of adult emergency department admissions at Mass General Brigham, led by McLean Hospital researchers, found that...
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Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows
September 10, 2024 by University of Edinburgh Genetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit: Molecular Psychiatry (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists have shed new light on the genetic basis of dyslexia, showing how it overlaps with that of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study, led by the University of Edinburgh, is the first to...