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The effect of omega-3 fish oil supplements on cognitive symptoms in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may vary according to endogenous levels of eicosapentaenoic acid

Effects of Omega-3 Fish Oil Mixed for ADHD Symptoms in Youth

Supplements may not improve cognitive symptoms in youth who have high endogenous EPA levels
From 2007 to 2016

2007 to 2016 Saw Rise in ADHD Prevalence in Adults, Children

Increase seen for adults of every race/ethnicity; prevalence rates highest for white individuals
Cord biomarkers of fetal exposure to acetaminophen are associated with an increased risk for childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder

Fetal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Increase Risk for ADHD, ASD

Cord biomarkers of in utero acetaminophen exposure tied to increased risk for childhood ADHD, ASD
Children who are younger compared with their school peers have an increased risk for diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Youngest in Classroom at Higher Risk for Diagnosis of Depression

Children at young relative age within the school year also at higher risk for ADHD, intellectual disability
In a clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Recommendations Updated for Management of Pediatric ADHD

Recommendations include screening for comorbid conditions, understanding ADHD is chronic condition
Between 2009 and 2017

2009 to 2017 Saw Pediatric Developmental Disability Increase

Significant increases in prevalence of any developmental disability and in ADHD, ASD, intellectual disability
Anemia diagnosed during the first 30 weeks of pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder

Anemia in Early Pregnancy May Harm Child Neurodevelopment

Odds for ASD, ADHD, intellectual disability increased with anemia diagnosed during first 30 weeks
Although the number of young people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder who are treated with antipsychotic drugs is low

Antipsychotic Rx Patterns in Children With ADHD Concerning

Mental health comorbidities associated with antipsychotic treatment in only half of this group
Treatment with methylphenidate affects specific tracts in brain white matter in boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Methylphenidate Tx Tied to Brain Changes in Boys With ADHD

White matter changes seen after four months of MPH versus placebo in boys, but not men, with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is associated with an elevated risk of premature death

ADHD May Increase Risk of Premature Death

Psychiatric comorbidity plays key role for all-cause and cause-specific associations with death in adults