Methylphenidate Linked to Brain Changes in Boys With ADHD
Treatment with methylphenidate (MPH) affects specific tracts in brain white matter in boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Does Vitamin D Supplementation Reduce ADHD Symptoms?
“We found that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate ADHD symptoms, which were supported by improvements in ADHD total scores, inattention scores, hyperactivity scores, and behavior scores,” the authors stated.
Methylphenidate Beneficial in ADHD After 2 or More Years
Current guidelines include recommendations on how to prescribe methylphenidate, but lack of recommendations regarding the long-term use of the drug.
Adhansia XR Soon to Be Available for ADHD
Adhansia XR (methylphenidate HCl extended-release capsules) is expected to be available as of July 15, 2019 for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years of age and older, according to Adlon Therapeutics.
Children With More ADHD Symptoms at Higher Risk for Unhealthy Diet
Children with more ADHD symptoms may be at higher risk for an unhealthy diet, but diet quality does not appear to affect ADHD risk.
Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation Appears Effective for Pediatric ADHD
Trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) showed efficacy when compared with a similar sham procedure for the treatment of ADHD in children.
Can Maternal Diet Affect the Risk of ADHD Development in Offspring?
A higher omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in the mother’s diet may increase the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in offspring.
New-Onset Psychosis Risk Examined in Stimulant-Treated ADHD
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine assessed the risk of new-onset psychosis among adolescents and young adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) initiated on various stimulant medications.
Prenatal Valproate Exposure Linked to Increased ADHD Risk
Use of the antiepileptic drug (AED) valproate during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among offspring.
Last 20 Years Saw Increase in Prevalence of ADHD in Children
From 1997-1998 to 2015-2016, there was an increase in the prevalence of ADHD among children,
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