ADHD in the News 2024-12-12
A.D.H.D. Diagnoses Are Surging Among Older Americans
Many say they are relieved to finally have an explanation after decades of struggle.
DEA, HHS Issue Third Extension of Pandemic Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities
Extension authorizes qualified health professionals to prescribe Schedule II-V controlled medications via telemedicine through 2025.
Private Insurers Must Now Cover Dyslexia Testing in New York
A significant hurdle facing dyslexic children in New York was cleared on Wednesday, when Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that requires private insurers to cover the costs of key diagnostic tests. The bill, the first of its kind passed in the United States, is designed to increase early diagnoses of dyslexia and other learning differences, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or A.D.H.D.
Innovative Biomarker Research Focuses More at Controls
In an interview with Psychiatric Times, Arthur Caye, MD, PhD, highlighted his innovative research in addressing a persistent challenge in psychiatry—the limited utility of biomarkers in differentiating between clinical cases and controls. The poster by Caye et al, "Enhanced Neurobiological Biomarker Differentiation for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder through a Risk-Informed Case-Control Design," was presented at the 63rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.
UWF student studies brain signals in individuals with ADHD and autism
A UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health student is taking a look at how people with autism or ADHD process sensory information compared to neurotypical people, or individuals without ADHD or autism, to get a better understanding of their sensitivities to stimuli.
Community partners key to success of vaccine clinic focused on neurodevelopmental conditions
(SACRAMENTO) A new paper shows how partnering with the community can lead to more inclusive health care, especially for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. The article, published this week in Pediatrics, details the success of a unique COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic at the UC Davis MIND Institute.
New grant funds study on role of brain’s reward system in autism and ADHD
The USC Stevens INI has received funding to map reward circuitry in the brain and to investigate its role in two neurodevelopmental conditions.
Research reveals marijuana hinders Adderall’s effects in mice
Adderall is prescribed for attention deficit disorders as a way to help focus. Marijuana is legal in two dozen states and is used by many to relax. New research from Northeastern University says you shouldn't use the two in combination—finding that regular marijuana use suppresses the effects of Adderall on the brains of mice.
Researchers map neural pathways involved in response inhibition
[Excerpt] In a recent attempt, researchers from Juntendo University aimed to explore the neural networks underlying inhibition in their study published online in Nature Communications on December 3, 2024. They focused on how visual information is processed and leads to action control. They investigated the sequential flow of information starting from the primary visual cortex, through key brain regions, culminating in the motor cortex to stop actions.
Teens Driving with ADHD: Reduce Risks and Stay Safe
Studies show that teens with ADHD are more likely to receive traffic tickets and be involved in accidents. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, Jeff Copper interviews Ann Shanahan and Gayle Sweeney from the Edge Foundation to discuss how they are educating drivers and instructors to help ADHD teens drive safely.
ADHD: Discovering the Languages of Love
In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (https://digcoaching.com) and ADHD marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (https://adhdmarriage.com) explore the challenges of managing ADHD in relationships. They discuss how ADHD impacts self-regulation which makes it difficult to manage both attention and emotions, two key elements of any healthy relationship.
Lebanon County family impacted by nationwide ADHD medication shortage
LEBANON, Pa. — Across the nation, thousands are dealing with an ongoing ADHD medication shortage and one family in Lebanon County says they are praying for change. “I feel bad that I cannot help my child and it’s all because there’s a shortage [with] this medication,” explained Jerome Gilbert.