OCTOBER 31ST, 2023POSTED BY JARED WADLEY-U. MICHIGAN UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN A new study puts forward a new concept: a “general distractibility” trait, called “d” factor, that people prone to external and internal distractions share. As you read this, you might be distracted by external stimulations like people talking near you or a smartphone notification. Or, perhaps...
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New genes linked to ADHD identified, potentially paving the way for new treatments
by University of Surrey Flow-chart summarizing the 5-CSRTT process. During the 5-CSRTT, fish were required to swim toward one of five spatially distinct LEDs when illuminated. Approaches to the illuminated light were ‘correct’ and the proportion of correct trials was a measure of attention. Prior to illumination, there was a variable-time (mean 5-s) inter-trial interval, and...
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How do stimulants actually work to reduce ADHD symptoms?
by Mary Bushell, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Stimulants are first-line drugs for children and adults diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how do they actually work? First, let’s look at the brain ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition, which means it affects how the brain functions. Medical imaging indicates people with ADHD may have...
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New computerized training approach found to significantly reduce ADHD symptoms in 1 in 3 participants
by Tel-Aviv University The proportion of the different levels of Overall Improvement Index (OII) by group.The blue bar represents proportion of participants with no improvement, the orangebar represents proportion of participants with improvements in one to two outcomemeasures, the gray bar represents proportion of participants with improvements inthree outcome measures and the dark yellow bar represents...
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‘Smart drugs’ are not so smart when used by people without ADHD
By Paul McClure June 16, 2023 A new study has examined the effect that taking ADHD medication when you don’t have ADHD has on cognitive performance Depositphotos A new study may be bad news for people who take so-called ‘smart drugs,’ usually prescribed to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), thinking they will increase...
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Parenting a child with ADHD age by age
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can present challenges as a child grows. Parenting a child with ADHD, age by age, can involve trying techniques to support their development and confidence. Parents and caregivers may benefit from learning about ADHD, trying strategies to manage behavior, and focusing on the positive aspects of ADHD to raise confidence. With the...
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What to know about dyslexia and ADHD
Both ADHD and dyslexia are neurodevelopmental disorders that can affect academic performance and social interactions. A person can have one or both of these disorders. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia share some symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, poor time management, and poor memory. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), dyslexia and other learning disorders...
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Once-Daily Stimulant for ADHD Safe, Effective at 1 Year
Kelli Whitlock Burton March 09, 2023 A once-daily oral stimulant medication for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in individuals aged 6 years or older is safe and effective after 1 year of treatment, new research shows. Results from a phase 3, multicenter dose optimization, open-label safety study of Azstarys (KemPharm, Inc) found that most treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were...
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Researchers link 27 genetic variants to ADHD
by Aarhus University Venn diagrams showing MiXeR results of the estimated number of variants shared between ADHD and psychiatric disorders (with significant genetic correlations with ADHD) and phenotypes representing other domains with high genetic correlation with ADHD. Circles represent shared loci (gray), unique to ADHD (light blue) and unique to the phenotype of interest (orange)....
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The link between mental health and ADHD is strong—so why aren’t we paying attention?
by University of Bath Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Adults with high levels of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than adults with high levels of autistic traits, according to new research led by psychologists at the University of Bath in the UK. This study is the first to...