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A recently published study in JAMA sought to determine if there is a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and children’s risk of developing autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities.
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AAP does not support routine ECG screening in children before ADHD therapy
August 8th 2008The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has stated it does not support the routine use of electrocardiogram (ECG) screening before initiating treatment with stimulants for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Eating Disorders More Likely in Girls with ADHD
March 19th 2008Girls with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-combined type, who have deficits in both attention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, are more likely than girls with ADHD-inattentive type or other girls to develop eating pathologies as adolescents, according to a report in the February issue of the Journal of Abnormal Psychology.
ADHD Stimulants Not Related to Drug Abuse
March 4th 2008The use of stimulant treatment in male children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) wasn't associated with an increased or decreased risk of later substance use disorder, according to research published online March 3 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
ADHD Stimulants Not Related to Drug Abuse
March 4th 2008The use of stimulant treatment in male children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) wasn't associated with an increased or decreased risk of later substance use disorder, according to research published online March 3 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
L-acetylcarnitine Improves ADHD in Fragile X Syndrome
February 20th 2008Treatment with L-acetylcarnitine may be beneficial in improving hyperactivity and social behavior in boys with fragile X syndrome who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to an article published online Feb. 19 in the American Journal of Medical Genetics.
Adolescents with ADHD Need Special Attention
October 29th 2007Adolescents with ADHD are different from other patients. Impulsiveness and inattention pose bigger problems than hyperactivity, which can translate into lower medication adherence and growing behavioral problems. And adolescent girls tend to exhibit more problems than boys in the same age range.
ADHD pharmacotherapy: Prescribe with safety in mind and monitor results with vigilance
June 14th 2007The keys to optimal use of psychostimulant and nonstimulant medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are careful screening of patients, appropriate dosage regulation, and?most of all?close monitoring of both positive and adverse outcomes.