by Brian Consiglio, University of Missouri Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain More than 6 million children in America have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now, a new study co-led by the University of Missouri has uncovered a striking correlation: Unmedicated youth with ADHD not only have significantly higher rates of obesity, but they...
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Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of ADHD, autism and intellectual disability in children
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION 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, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability (ID). Cannabis remains by far the most consumed illicit...
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No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage
Alicia Ault Nearly 18 months after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, the most common drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there is now a widespread scarcity of other stimulant medications — with no end in sight. How did this crisis develop and what measures are...
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‘Brain Fitness Program’ May Aid Memory Loss, Concussion, ADHD
Megan Brooks A 12-week multidimensional “brain fitness program” provides multiple benefits for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD), post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and memory loss, new research shows. The program, which consists of targeted cognitive training and electroencephalography (EEG)–based neurofeedback, coupled with meditation and diet/lifestyle coaching, led to improvements in memory, attention, mood, alertness, and sleep. The...
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Sleep disorders found to differ for autism, ADHD versus typical development
by Elana Gotkine For most types of sleep disorders, there are significant differences for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with typically developing (TD) children, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in Autism Research. Carmen Berenguer, Ph.D., from the Universitat de València in Spain, and colleagues...
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Prescriptions for ADHD Medications Are Going Up Among Adults, What to Know
ADHD prescriptions surged among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to prior years. Milko/Getty ImagesAdult prescriptions for ADHD medication surged during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to prior years, a new study reports.Other categories of drugs, including benzodiazepines, medications to treat opioid use disorder, and antidepressants, continued along regular trends or remained flat.The increase in ADHD...
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ADHD medication—can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?
by Alison Poulton, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only treatment, but it is often the treatment that can make the most obvious difference to a person who has difficulties focusing attention, sitting still or not acting on...
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There are no US clinical guidelines for treating and diagnosing adult ADHD: That may change soon
by Angela Roberts, The Baltimore Sun Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of adults being diagnosed with ADHD—a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity—is increasing rapidly in the U.S. According to a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, such adult diagnoses are growing roughly four times faster than...
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Could ADHD be diagnosed genetically?
by Nancy Fliesler, Children’s Hospital Boston Credit: CC0 Public Domain Despite it being very common, ADHD is often missed until a child reaches age seven or older. By that time, they have likely been struggling socially and in school. Could early genetic testing be part of the solution? Anne Arnett, Ph.D., in partnership with Ryan Doan,...
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Long-Term Use of ADHD Meds and CVD Risk: New Data
Megan Brooks Longer cumulative use of medication to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a small, but statistically significant, increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), results of a large Swedish nested case-control study suggest. The increased risk was evident only for hypertension and arterial disease, was dose-dependent, and was higher for stimulant than nonstimulant...