ADHD in the News 2024-11-21
Annual International Conference on ADHD Hosted by CHADD, ADDA and ACO Provides Trusted Information, Guidance and Support to the ADHD Community
LANHAM, Md., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The leading experts in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will convene to share trusted information about the latest research, treatment options, and practical guidance with the ADHD community at the Annual International Conference on ADHD 2024, November 14 through 16, in Anaheim, California. This premier event is hosted by CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association), and ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization), with an intended audience that includes adults with ADHD and their partners, parents and caregivers of children with ADHD, educators and school professionals, coaches and professional organizers, ADHD advocates, and clinicians and therapists who diagnose and treat patients with ADHD.
Is Being Busy Good for People With A.D.H.D.?
New research suggests symptoms of the disorder may be less severe in those with a demanding schedule.
ASU graduate student researching interplay between family dynamics, ADHD
The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — which include daydreaming, making careless mistakes or taking risks, having a hard time resisting temptation, difficulty getting along with others and fidgeting — can cause challenges, both at home and at school, for the 7 million children who have been diagnosed with the disorder. ADHD has a strong genetic component and is highly heritable, and many children with ADHD have a parent who also has the disorder.
What Kennedy Gets Right — and Wrong — About Nutrition
We fact-checked five of his most repeated claims.
Children exposed to antiseizure meds during pregnancy face neurodevelopmental risks, study finds
Summary: Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks of neurodevelopmental conditions, according to new research.
The youngest girls in class are more likely to receive ADHD medication
[Excerpt] In a new research project, two economics students from the University of Copenhagen have investigated the question: Do age differences within the same grade affect ADHD prescription rates for children in Danish schools? "The purpose of our study is to get an indication of the degree of misdiagnosis of children due to relative age differences in the classes," says Konrad Juel Thide. The work is published in the journal Economics Letters.
Cannabis use in early pregnancy not linked to ADHD or behavioral disorders in kids
A recent study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics found that children whose mothers used cannabis in early pregnancy did not have an increased risk of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or disruptive behavior disorders by age 11. However, the authors caution that these findings do not dismiss the established risks to maternal and newborn health that other studies have linked to cannabis use during pregnancy.
Tantrums in children could be linked to ADHD
Preschool children who struggle to control their emotions and behavior have more symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—known as ADHD—at age seven, a study suggests.
Linaclotide Effective for Functional Constipation in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Key Takeaways: Linaclotide is the first FDA-approved treatment for pediatric functional constipation, showing significant efficacy in a phase 3 trial. The trial included 330 children, with linaclotide improving bowel movement frequency compared to placebo. A post-hoc analysis showed similar benefits for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, with high treatment adherence. Adverse events, mainly diarrhea, were consistent with the overall study population and comparable to other treatments.
Study Finds Most Children with Hep C have Developmental Disorder, Learning Difficulty
Key Takeaways: A study found 62% of children with chronic HCV had neurodevelopmental disorders, with ADHD being the most common. Rising HCV-positive pregnancies, primarily due to vertical transmission, contribute to increased chronic HCV in children. The study emphasizes the importance of proactive identification and resource linkage for children with chronic HCV and neurodevelopmental issues. BC Children's Hospital's study represents the entire known population of HCV-positive children in British Columbia.
Adult ADHD: It’s Time to Think Outside the Box
Key Takeaways: Adult ADHD is gaining recognition as a major issue in psychiatry, necessitating its inclusion in routine screenings. New guidelines for adult ADHD management are expected to be released soon, highlighting its growing importance. Dr. Peter S. Jensen, a leader in child psychiatry, advocates for addressing adult ADHD alongside other mental health concerns. Dr. Jensen's extensive contributions to psychiatry include over 300 peer-reviewed articles and numerous leadership roles.
ADHD and Depression: Is it Safe to Combine Methylphenidate and SSRIs?
Co-use of methylphenidate and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression has a similar safety profile as methylphenidate monotherapy, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
How Horses Helped Two Boys with ADHD
During the height of the pandemic and racial tension around the U.S., two boys struggling with ADHD found healing through horses.
TikTok and WHO are getting together to help combat widespread health misinformation on social media
The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behaviour and taste of its users in almost every area of life. From dance trends to skincare and make-up products, health hacks to fad diets, TikTok recommendations can go viral within minutes – and so can its health advice.
Here’s the ADHD advice from TikTok that you can actually trust
My name is Dr. Sasha Hamdani and I am a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist. I’m also a lil TikTok-famous for my videos about ADHD, which, by the way, stands for “attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.” I was first introduced to TikTok when my patients started showing me videos from the app about other people’s experiences with ADHD. I marvelled at the app’s ability to engage a mass audience, transmit information, and shed light on mental health, so I caved and made an account for myself.