Sept 1 (Reuters) – The European Medicines Agency’s safety committee, on Friday, recommended pregnant women not use topiramate-containing medicines to prevent migraine or manage their body weight as their newborns could have a higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.

We talk with a psychologist about their lived experience with ADHD and learn about the factors that contribute to differences in diagnosis based on age and gender.

[Excerpt] Sitting on the back deck of her home, overlooking the chicken coop on her family’s farm near Ann Arbor, Tiffinny recalled coming out as transgender to her mom at age eight. “I was just like, ‘OK, I don’t really feel like I’m a boy. I feel like I’m a girl. And like, how I…

The study explored the intervention’s effects using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of overdose deaths in the United States involve counterfeit pills, health officials reported Thursday. Overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills were twice as common in the latter half of 2021 as they were in the last six months of 2019, accounting for about 5% of overdose…

An analysis of data from the longitudinal Dutch TRAILS study showed that children with ADHD often don’t get as much help from teachers and classmates, and the functioning of their families tends to be poorer. Having better family functioning and more support from others appears to help these kids feel better mentally, but it doesn’t…

(CNN) — Earlier this year, Clara Pitts got the news she was hoping for: She had been accepted to her dream school, Brigham Young University. It was a feat made all the more joyful for Clara and her family because of what she overcame to get there: a diagnosis with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or…

Aug 31 (Reuters) – Drugmakers have begun shipping copycat versions of Takeda Pharmaceutical’s (4502.T) drug Vyvanse, which is expected to offset the ongoing shortage of the ADHD medicine in the United States.

The hyperactivity disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, is an independent risk factor for several common and serious mental health issues, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health. It is associated with major depression, post traumatic stress disorder, the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, and suicide attempts, the findings show, prompting the…

Cocaine use continues to be a public health problem, yet despite concerted efforts, no drugs have been approved to resolve cocaine addiction. Research suggests that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug methylphenidate (MPH; Ritalin®) could serve as a cocaine-replacement therapy, but clinical results have been mixed.

EP. 1: Chapter 1. History of Stimulants in ADHD EP. 2: Chapter 2. Guidance and Recommendations for the use of Stimulants in Adults With ADHD EP. 3: Chapter 3. Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Long-Acting Stimulants EP. 4: Chapter 4. Optimal Treatment Outcomes for Treating Patients With ADHD EP. 5: Chapter 5. Adult Perspectives on ADHD Medications…

Sleep is a critical part of a child’s overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study from the Youth Development Institute at University of Georgia, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments.