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Before ADHD Diagnosis, Youth Twice as Likely to Have Used Health Care Services
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 29, 2023 – Two years before attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, youth with ADHD are twice as likely to use health care services as youth without the condition,...
Long-Term Exposure to ADHD Meds Linked to Increased Risk for CVD
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2023 – Long-term exposure to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially...
Mom's Mental Health in Pregnancy Could Affect That of Her Child
FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 – A pregnant woman's mental health might have profound effects on the mind of her unborn child, a new evidence review warns. Children appear to be at higher risk for mental...
Youngest Kids With ADHD in Class No Less Likely to See Diagnosis Fade
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – Experts have long wondered whether diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the youngest children in a class would hold. A new study suggests that...
Lots of Screen Time Could Be Early Sign of ADHD, Autism
MONDAY, Oct. 30, 2023 – Kids with a genetic risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are likely to spend hours a day glued to their screens, but researchers say it doesn't mean screen time causes...
Many Teens With Autism Spectrum Disorder Remain Undiagnosed
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 – Approximately one-quarter of 16-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have not been formally diagnosed, according to a brief report published online Aug. 29 in the ...
Mental Disorder Treatment Rates Low Globally for Children, Teens
MONDAY, Oct. 23, 2023 – Globally, treatment rates for mental disorders among children and adolescents are low, with variance noted by demographics, according to a review published online Oct. 18...
ADHD Increases Risk for Car Crashes in Older Adults
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 – Older adult drivers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a higher risk for car crashes when compared with their peers without ADHD, according to a...
Increased Risk for Dementia in Adults with ADHD
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in JAMA Network Open....
Solriamfetol Effective for Managing ADHD in Adults
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Solriamfetol seems to be effective for management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in the Journal...
Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 – Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests. The results also...
Narcolepsy Drug, Solriamfetol, Might Be New Treatment Option for ADHD
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 – A medication already approved for excessive daytime sleepiness may help ease attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults who aren’t getting relief f...
ADHD Prevalence Was Steady in U.S. Youth From 2017 to 2022
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 – The prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in U.S. youth remained steady from 2017 to 2022, according to a research letter published online Oct. 4 in...
Psychotropic Medication Use Up in Children, Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 – Dispensing of psychotropic medication increased among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) from 2006 to 2019, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in...
Seniors With ADHD Face Higher Car Crash Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 – While studies of ADHD and driving usually target teens, a new one focused on seniors found they have a significantly higher risk of car crashes. Older adults with...
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