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Developmental/Behavioral Disorders

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October 1st 2003
Pediatric Puzzler: Lower body weakness in an ADHD teen

Pediatric Puzzler: Weakness (thyrotoxic periodic paralysis)

August 1st 2003

Welcome progress in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adolescence

April 1st 2003

Is it autism?

April 1st 2002

ADHD in adolescents: Will you know it when you see it?

September 1st 2000

ADHD: Resources for parents

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Progress in Hyperlipidemia Management to Reduce ASCVD Risk: An Illustrated Update
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Progress in Hyperlipidemia Management to Reduce ASCVD Risk: An Illustrated Update

Nihar R. Desai, MD, MPH; Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, MASPC, FESC, FSCCT (hon), FRCP Edin

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"At least it's natural...." Herbs and dietary supplements in ADHD

Parents increasingly are turning to alternative therapies to manage their child's ADHD. This review of the pharmacology an toxicology of the most popular herbs and dietary supplements for treating ADHD and what the literature shows about their efficacy should help you advise parents.

ADHD--it's not just kid stuff

The manifestations of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescence can be subtle. Pediatricians need to know how to identify teens with the disorder and provide treatment that meets their developmental needs.