attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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Early maternal anemia tied to intellectual disability, ADHD and autism
September 19, 2019
The timing of anemia—a common condition in late pregnancy—can make a big difference for the developing fetus, according…
Preventing ADHD: positive mothers, well-behaved kids
August 19, 2019
Studies have shown that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children can be reduced through positive parenting: by…
Psychiatric comorbidity contributes to increased mortality in ADHD
August 9, 2019
Psychiatric comorbidity may play an important role in the increased risk of premature death in people with ADHD…
Autism linked to greatly increased risk of suicidal behaviour
July 2, 2019
The risk of suicide attempts and suicides among individuals with autism spectrum disorders is significantly higher than among…
UB research to assess connecting ADHD student’s special ed goals with daily classroom work
January 12, 2019
University at Buffalo faculty member Gregory Fabiano is continuing his nationally recognized work with ADHD children with a…
Study finds ADHD drugs are unlikely to cause cardiac damage in children who take them
January 7, 2019
With more than 1.8 million children in the U.S. being treated annually with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity…
Study finds ADHD drugs are unlikely to cause cardiac damage in children who take them
January 4, 2019
With more than 1.8 million children in the U.S. being treated annually with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity…
ADHD: A Matter of Age
November 30, 2018
Could a child’s birthday put them at risk for an ADHD misdiagnosis? The answer appears to be yes,…
Researchers have found the first risk genes for ADHD
November 29, 2018
Our genes are very important for the development of mental disorders – including ADHD, where genetic factors capture…
Discovery of the first common genetic risk factors for ADHD
November 29, 2018
Professor Anita Thapar, from Cardiff University, who leads an ADHD research group as part of the Psychiatric Genomics…
Global study finds youngest in class more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD
October 18, 2018
A new global study involving the University of Adelaide has found that children who are the youngest in…
Research reveals a clear link between ADHD and asthma
July 26, 2018
A University of Southampton researcher has carried out a major study aimed at assessing the relationship between the…
Sweet Dreams: Helping a Child With ADHD Get a Good Night’s Rest
July 25, 2018
The impact of ADHD on a child’s behavior at school and at play is quite evident, but the…
ADHD drugs increase brain glutamate, predict positive emotion in healthy people
March 15, 2018
A new study shows that healthy people who take attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs experience a surge…
What Can Twitter Reveal About People With ADHD?
November 10, 2017
What can Twitter reveal about people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD? Quite a bit about what life is like…
Clues from the ‘Connectome’
April 6, 2017
Attention deficit disorder (ADD), with or without hyperactivity, affects up to 5 percent of the population, according to…
People with ADHD can turn symptoms to their advantage as entrepreneurs
March 17, 2017
Hyperactivity and impulsiveness are symptoms that pose daily challenges to people living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),…
Inhibitory motor control problems may be unique identifier in adults with ADHD
November 18, 2016
Young adults diagnosed with ADHD may display subtle physiological signs that could lead to a more precise diagnosis,…
Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck?
November 1, 2016
During downtime, some of us daydream while others might focus on a to-do list, or get stuck in…
‘Video Game’ More Accurate than Standard Tests at ID’ing Kids with Attention Deficits, Study Shows
September 22, 2016
A digital assessment platform designed to look and feel like a video game may successfully flag children with…
Study: Exercise can help adults better cope with ADHD symptoms
June 17, 2016
Exercise, even a small amount, can help alleviate symptoms of ADHD in adults, according to a new study…
ADHD may emerge after childhood for some people
May 20, 2016
While it is well established that childhood ADHD may continue into adulthood, new research by King’s College London…
Study: Smartphone Alerts Increase Inattention – and Hyperactivity
May 11, 2016
Society’s increasingly pervasive use of digital technology may be causing ADHD-like symptoms even among the general population, according…
New knowledge: Children with ADHD sleep both poorly and less
May 5, 2016
Studies have shown that up to seventy per cent of parents of children with ADHD report that the…
Could a brain “growth chart” spot attention problems early? New study suggests so
April 14, 2016
Want to know if your child’s height and weight are on track? Check the growth chart that the…
Video game proposed as therapy for people with ADD, depression
January 26, 2016 
Forget pills — can you take a tablet instead? As mobile technology expands, so does its potential to transform…
Scientists evaluate ADHD medicines to reduce highway crashes
January 11, 2016 
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers are determining whether an extended-release medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…
Making bicycling safer for kids with ADHD
December 16, 2015 
Child development experts have long known that children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have an…
Long-term study links common psychiatric disorders with increased risk of violent reoffending in ex-prisoners
September 9, 2015
Ex-prisoners with common psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder) and alcohol and drug abuse are substantially…
Positive reinforcement plays key role in cognitive task performance in ADHD kids, according to new study
July 31, 2015
A little recognition for a job well done means a lot to children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)…
- Game reduces hyperactivity and delinquent behavior in children
March 12, 2018 - Study Finds Higher Rates of Early Substance Use Among Children with ADHD
January 26, 2018 - Brain imaging reveals ADHD as a collection of different disorders
November 14, 2017 - Keeping harsh punishment in check helps kids with ADHD, study finds
November 8, 2017 - Nonprescription use of Ritalin linked to adverse side effects, study finds
May 15, 2017 - Videogame Promotes Better Attention Skills in Some Children with Sensory Dysfunction
April 6, 2017 - Effects of teen prescription stimulant misuse linger into adulthood
March 6, 2017 - Allergies during pregnancy contribute to changes in the brains of rat offspring
November 17, 2016 - ADHD medication reduces risky behavior in children, teens
July 28, 2016 - Squirm with a purpose: research shows fidgeting is helpful for ADHD patients
February 23, 2016 - Teen suicide: ADHD medication as prevention
February 2, 2016 - Biomarker for predicting medication effect in ADHD
July 14, 2015
- Study Shows First Signs that Drug Used to Treat ADHD May Improve Cognitive Difficulties for Menopausal Women
June 12, 2015 - Teens start misusing ADHD drugs and other stimulants earlier than you might think
June 4, 2015 - Sitting still in class may not be best learning technique for children with ADHD
April 23, 2015 - Balanced behavior with IRBIT
April 20, 2015
- Study finds 1.2 percent of preschoolers on Medicaid use psychotropic drugs
April 15, 2015 - Exploring the ADHD-autism link
April 15, 2015 - Poor behaviour ‘linked to time spent gaming not types of games’
April 2, 2015 - Mood, Anxiety Disorders Common in Tourette Patients, Emerge at a Young Age
March 10, 2015 - ADHD plus childhood trauma heightens risk for self-harm, suicide
March 4, 2015 - People with ADHD are twice likely to die prematurely
February 26, 2015 - Controversial Study Suggests Circumcision May Double the Risk of Autism
January 19, 2015 - Involuntary Eye Movement a Foolproof Indication for ADHD Diagnosis
August 19, 2014 - Growing Pains In The Brain’s Reward System Can Lead To Adhd
June 30, 2014 - Inside the adult ADHD brain
June 11, 2014 - First evidence to suggest autistic symptoms may be prevalent in unaffected mothers
April 7, 2014 - Studies find individuals with ADHD have communicative difficulty
February 4, 2014 - Drivers With ADHD May Be at Higher Risk for Serious Crashes
February 3, 2014 - Many ADHD Drugs Linked to Painful Erections: FDA
December 19, 2013 - Researchers uncover mechanism controlling Tourette Syndrome tics
December 12, 2013 - Shedding new light on learning disorders
November 27, 2013
- 1 in 10 U.S. Children Now Has ADHD, CDC Says
November 26, 2013 - Automated CHICA system makes ADHD diagnosis more accurate
September 27, 2013 - Allergies, Asthma Show Links to ADHD
August 27, 2013 - ADHD + Texting = Double Trouble for Teen Drivers, Study Finds
August 14, 2013 - Video Game ‘Addiction’ More Likely With Autism, ADHD
July 31, 2013 - FDA permits marketing of first brain wave test to help assess children and teens for ADHD
July 17, 2013 - ADHD disorder: A nation of kids on speed
June 17, 2013
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