ADHD November 25, 2015 Research raises questions over ADHD drug effects Researchers voiced concern on Wednesday about poor quality studies on the popular ADHD treatment Ritalin, saying evidence of some benefits, but also of sleep problems and appetite loss, suggests the drug should be prescribed with caution.
ADHD November 23, 2015 Attention disorder drugs may harm kids' sleep Some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who take stimulant medications to treat their symptoms may develop sleep problems, according to a new analysis of previous research
ADHD October 28, 2015 Videogame maker says study shows its game helps manage ADHD symptoms Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) show signs of improvement after playing a videogame for 30 minutes a day rather than taking a pill, the U.S. company developing the treatment said on Wednesday.
ADHD October 28, 2015 Doctors diagnosing ADHD younger, CDC says Early diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) has increased, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study suggests. One-third of American children involved in the study were diagnosed with ADHD before age 6, Tech Times reported.
ADHD October 28, 2015 With stimulant, kids with ADHD less likely to injure themselves When kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are taking methylphenidate, a stimulant drug, they are less likely to end up in the emergency room with a trauma injury, a new study finds.
ADHD October 28, 2015 Scientists say fidgeting in ADHD children may enhance brain function The most obvious sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is excessive fidgeting, affecting up to 75 percent of cases. Although it can be challenging for parents and teachers, a new research suggests that the constant movement may improve cognitive performance.
Pregnancy October 28, 2015 Kids of severely obese moms have higher risk of ADHD Six-year-olds whose mothers were severely obese before pregnancy are more likely to have developmental or emotional problems than kids of healthy-weight moms, according to a new study.
ADHD October 28, 2015 Acetaminophen use during pregnancy tied to ADHD, behavioral problems in children Children born to women who used the painkiller acetaminophen during pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing behavioral problems like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research.
ADHD October 27, 2015 ADHD Drugs Safe for Adults' Hearts, Research Finds Ritalin and other drugs used to treat attention deficit disorder are safe for adults' hearts, even though they can increase blood pressure and heart rate, according to the largest study of these medicines in adults
ADHD October 27, 2015 New ADHD drug meets goals in late-stage study Alcobra Ltd said its drug to treat attention deficit disorder met the main goals of a late-stage trial, reducing the symptoms of the condition better than a sugar pill.
ADHD October 27, 2015 Antipsychotics helpful in subset of kids with ADHD An increasing number of kids with ADHD are not only taking stimulants to control their attention issues – but are being put on powerful antipsychotics like Abilify and Risperdal to control. The use of these medications in children remains somewhat controversial.
