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.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Quality Evidence for Use of Cannabinoids to Treat Mental Disorders Lacking
There is little evidence to suggest that cannabinoids improve mental disorders.
FDA and FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter to Company Selling Unproven CBD Products
Company claimed their CBD products can be used to treat a variety of conditions and diseases including teething pain and earaches in infants, skin problems, autism, ADHD, Parkinson disease, and Alzheimer disease, among others.
Prevalence of Pediatric Developmental Disability Has Increased Over Last Decade
Between 2009 and 2017, the prevalence of developmental disability increased among US children aged 3 to 17 years.
Recommendations Updated for Management of Pediatric ADHD
In a clinical practice guideline, updated recommendations are presented for the evaluation and management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.
Gestational Exposure to Paracetamol Increases Risk for Childhood Attention Problems and Hyperactivity
Maternal paracetamol use during 18 to 32 weeks of gestation is associated with a higher risk for attention problems and hyperactivity in children 42 to 47 months of age.
Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Harm Child Neurodevelopment
Anemia diagnosed during the first 30 weeks of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability.
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.
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.
