Tag: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Cerebral Morphometric Changes Discriminate ADHD, Controls
Alterations discern ADHD-I, ADHD-C, with discriminating features located in DMN, insular cortex
Psychostimulant Use Tied to Placental Complications
Small increased relative risk of preeclampsia, preterm birth; absolute risk increases are small
Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Meds Tied to Neonatal Morbidity
Increased risk of neonatal morbidity, especially central nervous system-related disorders
Maternal Use of Acetaminophen Linked to ADHD in Offspring
Link seen after adjustment for maternal use before pregnancy, familial risk for ADHD
ADHD Rx Associated With a Lower Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse
Linked to a 35 percent lower risk among men and 31 percent lower risk among women
ADHD Meds Associated With Reduced Risk for Car Crashes
Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity raise accident risk, researchers say
Delayed Development ID’d in Five Brain Regions of ADHD Patients
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity should be considered a brain disorder, researchers say
Mediterranean Diet May Help Lower ADHD Risk
Children with medium to low adherence to diet three to seven times more likely to have ADHD
U.S. Children Make Over 6 Million Office Visits/Year for ADHD
Number represents 6 percent of all children's visits to the doctor in 2012-2013
Rate of ADHD Diagnoses Stabilizing Among Preschoolers
2011 AAP treatment guidelines may have contributed to the stabilization