ADHD:
Articles on Mental Disorders, ADD, Adult ADHD
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Sometimes anesthesia and surgery are unavoidable in young children, but a new study suggests multiple exposures to anesthetics may double the risk of ADHD among children younger than 3 years.
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Diets such as the Feingold diet and the Restricted Elimination Diet (RED) have been tested over the years as a treatment to ADHD, but probably only help a small number of children. Scientists now say that the best approach for most children is to just stick to an overall healthy diet plan that is low in fats and high in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a complex neurological condition that is known to have a strong genetic component. However, several factors could go into causing the disorder which leads to symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. This is the reason why finding the best treatment option for patients can sometimes be a challenge. Researchers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have located a specific genetic variation that may affect about 10% of ADHD patients, and the finding could enable doctors to individualize treatment.
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ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood. It is characterized by the inability to focus or pay attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. The behavior problems are so frequent that they interfere with the child's ability to adequately function on a daily basis without treatment. Symptoms include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity.
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Oakland, CA - More than 1.5 million US adults take a medication for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. Because the drugs can increase heart rate and blood pressure, concerns have been raised about their cardiovascular safety. However, a new study, published in the December 12th online edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that stimulant medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, and Vyvanse do not appear to be associated with an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events in young and middle-aged adults.
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Studies over the past several years have found conflicting evidence about an association between stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD, such as Ritalin, and the risk of cardiovascular events in children. The latest research, conducted at Vanderbilt University and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, finds that parents should be reassured that their child taking the medications have a very low risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke or heart attack.
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In a recent episode of the Dr. Oz Show, Dr. Oz brings to his viewers the topic of undiagnosed adult male ADHD and its effect on marriages. According to statistics, up to 75% of men with ADHD go undiagnosed, which leads to miscommunication and havoc that can ruin a marriage.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued new guidelines for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) concerning diagnosis and treatment in younger children and teenagers. While previous guidelines covered children ages 6 to 12, new guidelines expand the range from ages 4 to 18 years.
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The possibility that Ritalin may delay puberty in boys with ADD and ADHD comes from a recent study testing the toxicity of methylphenidate hydrochloride (MPH).
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A new government study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that 1 in 10 of the nation’s children suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). That translates to a startling ten percent of the pediatric population. Although ADHD has been rumored to be overdiagnosed, the new statistics at least call for a renewed debate about the condition.
