Tag: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD Diagnosis, Treatment Up for August-Born Children
Findings seen for children in states with Sept. 1 cutoff for kindergarten entry
Last 20 Years Saw Increase in Prevalence of ADHD in Children
Significant increases in prevalence in subgroups by age, sex, race/ethnicity, income, geographic region
Methylphenidate Good First-Choice Pediatric ADHD Drug
For adults, amphetamines are reasonable first choice to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
High Frequency of Digital Media Use Linked to ADHD Symptoms
Modest but significant link seen between higher frequency of media use, subsequent symptoms in teens
Early Preterm Birth Linked to Increased ADHD Symptoms
Association holds after adjustment for unmeasured genetic, environmental factors
Knowledge Gaps Found for Non-Drug Therapy in Peds ADHD
Review finds no new guidance on comparative effectiveness of these treatments in children, teens
After-School Activities Beneficial for Children With ADHD
ASA participation linked to reduced odds of having seven or more missed school days
ADHD Frequently Co-Occurs With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with both also have an increased risk of anxiety and mood disorder
Anomalous Brain Structure ID’d in Preschoolers With ADHD
Reductions in bilateral frontal, parietal, and temporal lobe gray matter volumes in ADHD
Parental Type 1 Diabetes May Increase Offspring Risk for ADHD
Increased risk of ADHD seen with presence of type 1 diabetes in either parent
