Child PsychologyMar 30, 2019
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Child PsychologyMar 20, 2019
Big data study identifies drugs that increase risk of psychosis in youth with ADHD
Researchers evaluated the two most common ADHD treatments and found that, although the risk of psychosis is low, it is greater for patients who are taking amphetamines than for those taking methylphenidates.
Child PsychologyMar 5, 2019
1 in 3 students with ADHD receive no school interventions
One in three students with ADHD received no school-based interventions and two of three received no classroom management, researchers found in the largest study of children and teens with ADHD ever conducted. At least…
Child PsychologyFeb 25, 2019
ADHD drug Ritalin has no effect on primate prefrontal cortex
In contrast to studies of mice and rats, new research investigating the effect of methylphenidate (Ritalin) on neuronal activity in monkeys has found no effect of the drug on the prefrontal cortex. The study leaves open…
Child PsychologyFeb 19, 2019
Children with autism, co-occurring ADHD symptoms lag in key measures of independence
A pair of new studies has provided new insight into the challenges faced by children on the autism spectrum who exhibit symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to the findings, these…
Child PsychologyJan 16, 2019
Born to run: Just not on cocaine
A study finds a surprising response to cocaine in a novel strain of mutant mice -- they failed to show hyperactivity seen in normal mice when given cocaine and didn't run around. In other tests, they still found cocaine…
Child PsychologyDec 13, 2018
Ritalin drives greater connection between brain areas key to memory, attention
Scientists have described increased connections between key parts of the brains of monkeys who have taken methylphenidate (Ritalin).
Child PsychologyNov 30, 2018
African-American mothers rate boys higher for ADHD
African-American children often are reported by parents and teachers to display behaviors of ADHD at a higher rate than children from other racial and ethnic groups. For the first time, researchers have found that…
Child PsychologyNov 28, 2018
Children who start school a year early more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
Children who enter elementary school younger than their peers are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Children born in August in states with a Sept. 1 cutoff birth date for school enrollment have a 30 percent higher…
Child PsychologyNov 28, 2018
First risk genes for ADHD found
An international collaboration has for the first time identified genetic variants which increase the risk of ADHD. The new findings provide a completely new insight into the biology behind ADHD.
Child PsychologySep 12, 2018
ADHD may increase risk of Parkinson's disease and similar disorders
Researchers have found that ADHD patients had an increased risk of developing Parkinson's and Parkinson-like diseases than individuals with no ADHD history.
Child PsychologyAug 7, 2018
ADHD medications: Of all available drugs, methylphenidate should be first option for short-term treatment in children
Study includes 133 double-blind randomized controlled trials with data from more than 14,000 children and adolescents and 10,000 adults.
Child PsychologyJul 28, 2018
How stimulant treatments for ADHD work
Stimulant medications are an effective treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the classroom, parents and teachers say that medications like methylphenidate (MPH) can reduce symptoms and improve…
Child PsychologyJan 2, 2018
ADHD medications may reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infection
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases the risk of subsequent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescent and young adult populations by about three times, reports a new study.
Child PsychologySep 4, 2017
Is ADHD really a sleep problem?
Around 75 percent of children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also have sleep problems, but until now these have been thought to be separate issues. Now a in a pulling together of the…
Child PsychologyJul 13, 2017
ADHD medication tied to lower risk for alcohol, drug abuse in teens and adults
The use of medication to treat attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is linked to significantly lower risk for substance use problems in adolescents and adults with ADHD, according to a new study.
Child PsychologyMay 24, 2017
Parent training on ADHD using volunteers can help meet growing treatment needs
Using volunteers to train parents concerned about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their children can improve capacity to meet increasing ADHD treatment needs, finds a new study.
Child PsychologyMay 15, 2017
Nonprescription use of Ritalin linked to adverse side effects, study finds
New research has explored the potential side effects of the stimulant drug Ritalin on those without ADHD showed changes in brain chemistry associated with risk-taking behavior, sleep disruption and other undesirable…
Child PsychologyMay 10, 2017
ADHD medication associated with reduced risk for motor vehicle crashes
In a study of more than 2.3 million patients in the United States with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), rates of motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) were lower when they had received their medication, according…
Child PsychologyMar 6, 2017
Cognitive enhancing drugs can improve chess play, scientists show
The first study to both show and measure the effects of cognitive-enhancing drugs such as modafinil, methylphenidate (best known under the trade name Ritalin), and caffeine, on chess play is being published. Research…
Child PsychologyFeb 16, 2017
Brain differences in ADHD
Largest imaging study of ADHD to date identifies differences in five regions of the brain, with greatest differences seen in children rather than adults.
Child PsychologyOct 27, 2016
Children with autism may be over-diagnosed with ADHD, new study suggests
Pediatric researchers report that children with ASD may mistakenly be diagnosed with ADHD because they have autism-related social impairments rather than problems with attention. This is important for understanding what…
Child PsychologyOct 25, 2016
Study suggests approach to waking patients after surgery
The use of general anesthesia for surgery has not changed fundamentally since it was first introduced 170 years ago. Patients are still left to come around in their own time following withdrawal of the drug. However…
Child PsychologyOct 13, 2016
Fact or fiction: Dispelling the myths and misconceptions of ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a very common condition diagnosed mainly in children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 6.4 million children between four and 17 years…
Child PsychologyOct 11, 2016
Family stressors and traumatic childhood experiences linked to ADHD diagnoses in children
Children who experience family and environmental stressors, and traumatic experiences, such as poverty, mental illness and exposure to violence, are more likely to be diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity…
Child PsychologyOct 4, 2016
ADHD diagnosis puts girls at much higher risk for other mental health problems
Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are at higher risk than girls without ADHD for multiple mental disorders that often lead to cascading problems such as abusive relationships, teenage pregnancies, poor…
Child PsychologyAug 1, 2016
Combining medications could offer better results for ADHD patients
Three studies report that combining two standard medications could lead to greater clinical improvements for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than either ADHD therapy alone. At present…
Child PsychologyJul 27, 2016
ADHD medication reduces risky behavior in children, teens, research finds
New research provides some of the first evidence that medications taken by millions of American children to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder offer long-term benefits.
Child PsychologyJul 26, 2016
Web-based technology improves pediatric ADHD care and patient outcomes
As cases of ADHD continue to rise among US children, pediatricians at busy community practices are getting an assist from a web-based technology to improve the quality of ADHD care and patient outcomes. A…
Child PsychologyOct 8, 2015
Is Autism a Mental Illness?
There was an interesting exchange this past Tuesday on CNN’s Anderson Cooper show about whether autism is a mental illness ...