ADHD pharmacotherapy: Prescribe with safety in mind and monitor results with vigilance

Article

The 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.

Recent Videos
Perry Roy, MD
Perry Roy, MD | Image Credit: Carolina Attention Specialists
Donna Hallas, PhD, CPNP, PPCNP-BC, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN
Image credit: Kyle Dykes
J. Thomas Megerian, MD, PhD, FAAP | Author provided
Colleen Kraft, MD | Image Credit: Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Image Credit: Contemporary Pediatrics®
Related Content
Alan Percy, MD

The pediatrician's role in prescribing trofinetide for Rett syndrome

Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor
September 5th 2024
Article

Alan Percy, MD, discusses where the general provider comes in when treating Rett syndrome and prescribing trofinetide (Daybue).

ADHD Medications: A Look at Their Safety Profile

ADHD Medications: A Look at Their Safety Profile

Joan Daughton, MD
October 17th 2012
Podcast

Each year in this country, physicians prescribe medications to treat ADHD in nearly 3 million children. The safety of these agents has been the subject of some debate.

Alan Percy, MD

Discussing trofinetide data, FDA approval for Rett syndrome with Alan Percy, MD

Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor
September 4th 2024
Article

Alan Percy, MD, discussed what the FDA approval of trofinetide (Daybue) has meant to patients with Rett syndrome aged 2 years and older.

Image credit: © globalmoments - stock.adobe.com

Study: Kangaroo care enhances brain development in premature infants

Morgan Petronelli, Managing Editor
August 20th 2024
Article

A recent study finds kangaroo care boosts brain development in premature infants, showing even brief skin-to-skin contact leads to better cognitive outcomes at 1 year.

Tablet use among children associated with increased anger, frustration | Image Credit: © Arkady Chubykin - © Arkady Chubykin - stock.adobe.com.

Tablet use among children associated with increased anger, frustration

Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor
August 13th 2024
Article

How can tablet use contribute to expressions of anger and frustration among children aged 3.5 to 5.5 years?

Background on digital therapeutics and what they can do for mental health | Image Credit: © Syda Productions - © Syda Productions - stock.adobe.com.

Digital therapeutics and what they can do for mental health

Joshua Fitch, Senior Editor
August 8th 2024
Article

Digital therapeutics help kids build emotional regulation and coping skills, supporting pediatric care while waiting for specialized mental health services.

© 2024 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.