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.
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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,
Methylphenidate Good First-Choice Pediatric ADHD Drug
Methylphenidate should be considered as a first choice for the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents.
High Frequency of Digital Media Use Linked to ADHD Symptoms
There is a modest, but statistically significant, association between higher frequency of digital media use and subsequent symptoms of ADHD among adolescents.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy May Be Associated With Increased Autism and ADHD Risk
A literature review was conducted to assess the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring.
Increased Multigenerational ADHD Risk Linked to DES Exposure During Pregnancy
Investigators sought to investigate the association between the use of diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy on risk for ADHD in subsequent generations.
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