(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DURHAM, N.C. – MRI scans of children aged 9–10 years with ADHD showed few differences in structural brain measurements compared to their unaffected peers
Category: ADHD
COVID-19 Increases Challenges for Youth with ADHD
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Compared to their peers, youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to experience significant impairment in school functioning and mental health.
Addressing ADHD
HealthNewsDigest.com) – Unlike a peanut allergy or strep throat, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has no clear-cut diagnostic test, leading many to question the validity of some ADHD diagnoses.
Half of Adults with ADHD Had a Substance Use Disorder
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Half of adults aged 20-39 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have had a substance use disorder (SUD) in their lifetime
A Child with ADHD Can Benefit From Mindfulness Training
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Children with ADHD are generally treated with medication and/or behavioral treatments. However, medication-alone is insufficient in a quarter to a third of the children.
Cannabis May Help Moderate Symptoms of ADHD
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts approximately 11 million children and adults in the United States.
Detecting ADHD with Near Perfect Accuracy
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – A new study led by a University at Buffalo researcher has identified how specific communication among different brain regions, known as brain connectivity, can serve as a biomarker for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
A Pursuit of Better Testing to Sort Out the Complexities of ADHD
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COLUMBUS, Ohio – The introduction of computer simulation to the identification of symptoms in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)….
Individuals with High ADHD-traits are More Vulnerable to Insomnia
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Individuals with high ADHD-traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able to perform tasks involving attentional regulation or emotional control after a sleepless night than individuals with low ADHD-traits….
Gestational Age Linked to ADHD in Children with Down Syndrome
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute finds a connection between gestational age and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children with Down syndrome.
Rates of ADHD Diagnosis in Veterans Are Rising, Reports VA Study in Medical Care
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – February 26, 2020 – Rates of diagnosed attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in veterans receiving care in the VA health system more than doubled during the past decade
A Calming Space
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BIRMINGHAM — When Sladen Fisher got a bad cut on his earlobe at school, his mother, Jennifer Fisher, worried the sights and sounds of Children’s of Alabama’s Emergency Department would be too stressful for her son.
Making ADHD Less Stressful on the Family
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Parenting is hard work. Parenting a child who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is even more difficult.
High Energy, Lack of Focus Don’t Necessarily Mean Your Child Has ADHD
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As the mom of an elementary schoolboy, I hear a lot of talk about ADHD. But what is it exactly? How do you tell the difference between a kid who just has a ton of energy and one who has a problem that needs to be addressed?
Antipsychotic Use in Youths with ADHD Is Low, But Still Cause for Concern
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NEW YORK, NY –Although fewer young people with ADHD are treated with antipsychotic drugs than suspected, many prescriptions for the drugs do not appear to be clinically warranted
Teens with ADHD Get More Traffic Violations for Risky Driving, Have Higher Crash Risk Regardless of Age When Licensed
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Philadelphia, May 20, 2019 —Teen drivers diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to crash, be issued traffic and moving violations, and engage in risky driving behaviors than their peers without ADHD
More Sleep May Help Teens with ADHD Focus and Organize
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Orlando, Fla. (April 8, 2019)—Teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit from more sleep to help them focus, plan and control their emotions.
ADHD Medication Does Not Increase Seizure Risk
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Medication for ADHD does not increase the risk for seizures in people with epilepsy, according to the results of a study published in the February issue of the journal Epilepsia.
High Energy, Lack of Focus Don’t Necessarily Mean Your Child Has ADHD
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As the mom of an elementary schoolboy, I hear a lot of talk about ADHD. But what is it exactly?
ADHD Drugs are Unlikely to Cause Cardiac Damage in Children Who Take Them
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BUFFALO, N.Y. — With more than 1.8 million children in the U.S. being treated annually with drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the possibility that such drugs could damage their hearts has been a significant cause of concern for parents and physicians alike.