Recommendations Developed for Management of Complex ADHD
In a Practice Guideline, recommendations are presented for the management of complex ADHD in childhood.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
UK Study Finds Regional Variation in Prescription, Referral Patterns for ADHD
The first phase of analysis focused on changes in prescribing of ADHD medication through a defined transition period (aged 16 to 19 years).
Depression, Anxiety, and Irritability Mediate Suicidality in Children with ADHD
After controlling for depression, irritability, and anxiety, the investigators found no direct effect of ADHD symptoms on suicidality.
Eczema Linked to Pediatric Somatic Symptoms; Behavioral, Attention Issues
The relationship between eczema phenotypes and school-age emotional and behavioral problems, as well as the bidirectional relationship between eczema and emotional and behavioral problems in children between birth and age 10 years, was analyzed in this study.
Resting State Connectivity Patterns May Predict Depression, ADHD in Children
The study provides strong evidence for the utility of resting-state fMRI measures in predicting the development of attentional or mood disorders in children.
Short Sleep Duration Linked to Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms in Children
In boys but not girls, reduced sleep duration at age 8 and 10 years predicted the development of behavioral disorder symptoms 2 years later.
Video Game Based Digital Therapy Looks Promising in Pediatric ADHD Trial
Akili Interactive announced topline data from an open-label study (STARS-ADHD Adjunctive) of AKL-T01 for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children with or without use of stimulants.
One in Four Children With Autism Not Formally Diagnosed
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains underdiagnosed in black and Hispanic children.
Behavioral Interventions Beneficial for ADHD
Researchers sought to identify the major leading nonpharmaceutical intervention for ADHD cognitive symptomology, as well as which cognitive symptoms are most amenable to change.
Fetal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Increase Risk for ADHD and Autism
Cord biomarkers of fetal exposure to acetaminophen are associated with an increased risk for childhood ADHD and autism spectrum disorder.
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