Will ADHD Drugs Affect My Skin or Hair?
Is Adderall ruining my skin?
Read MoreDear Laura: TikTok diagnosed me with ADHD. Now what?
Is this just another internet trend, or something real?
Read MoreStudy questions dexamphetamine’s addictive reputation
Dexamphetamine—a restricted stimulant drug used to treat narcolepsy and Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—might not be as addictive as previously thought, new research from the University of Sydney suggests.
Read MoreDNA Gains: Pediatricians Leverage Fast Genetic Testing for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
At Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, pediatricians will soon have a new ally in diagnosing and identifying complex neurodevelopmental conditions like epilepsy, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism: Genetic testing.
Read MoreStudy reveals mixed results for common stimulant in treating binge eating disorder
[Excerpt] Lisdexamfetamine, marketed as Vyvanse, first received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of ADHD, “but its ability to also reduce the frequency of binge eating episodes led to its approval for binge eating disorder,” said Morgan James, assistant professor of psychiatry, member of the Rutgers Addiction Research Center at the…
Read MoreGuanfacine Treatment for ADHD Increases Corneal Aberrations in Kids and Adolescents
TOPLINE: Oral use of guanfacine by children and adolescents newly diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increases corneal aberrations but does not affect other ocular parameters.
Read MoreOptimizing ADHD treatment: Revealing key components of cognitive–behavioral therapy
[Excerpt] While CBT can provide long-term tools for coping with the challenges of ADHD, it is a complex intervention with many different components. Could some components in CBT be consistently more effective than others? To answer this question, a research team from Japan conducted an extensive review and meta-analysis of existing literature on the subject.
Read MoreTime blindness is a psychological phenomenon. Here are steps to combat it.
While there is no formal diagnosis, time blindness, or losing track of time, is a psychological phenomenon.
Read MoreStimulant medications lower depression risk in children with ADHD
A meta-analysis of studies on children and adolescents with ADHD found that they are at an increased risk of depression and anxiety disorders. However, taking stimulant medication for ADHD was associated with a reduced risk of depression. The paper was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research.
Read MoreDifferent day, different diagnosis? Study finds spike in ADHD cases on Halloween, highlighting stakes of cognitive bias in medicine
In medicine, the first step is an accurate diagnosis. Yet many conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), require physicians to rely on more subjective criteria such as observation of symptoms or behaviors. This opens the door for cognitive biases and external factors to influence medical assessments.
Read MoreADHD’s Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers
When I was unexpectedly diagnosed with ADHD last year, it turned my entire identity upside down. At 37, I’d tamed my restlessness and fiery temper, my obsessive reorganization of my mental to-do list, and my tendency to write and rewrite the same sentence for hours. Being this way was exhausting, but that was just who…
Read MoreADHD Conference happening this week on University of Alabama campus
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects millions of people. Both people living with the condition or those working to help others diagnosed with it are in West Alabama as the University of Alabama is hosting the 17th annual Southeast Regional ADHD Conference. This two-day event kicked off Thursday and continued Friday at the Bryant Conference…
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