A systematic review published in Bipolar Disorders found that adjunctive attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications are effective in improving comorbid ADHD symptoms – but not overall cognition – among patients with bipolar disorder.

A discussion based on an FDA-cleared objective ADHD diagnostic test developed by Qbtech.

Among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), response inhibition patterns vary by sex and are task-dependent, according to study results published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. Overall, boys with ADHD are more likely to display inhibition errors while girls have intact response inhibition, but slower response speeds.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often linked with difficulties in social interactions. Recent research published in Scientific Reports has shed light on how decision-making deficits, particularly impulsivity and the inability to delay gratification, play a crucial role in the social challenges faced by children and adolescents with ADHD. The study reveals that these decision-making challenges are…

TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research shows. Getting plenty of exercise may guard against depressive symptoms, anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study published April 29 in the journal JAMA Pediatrics found.

NEW YORK, April 30 (UPI) — Despite available treatments, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, often goes undetected in adults, wreaking havoc on their personal and professional lives. The abbreviation represents a class of neurodevelopmental disorders commonly diagnosed in school-age children, but they can affect any age group.

Opinion: Faith Johnson is a champion for people with ADHD and autism, and the hub of a circle of young leaders working through a Tempe barbershop.

Standard interview techniques don’t always showcase a person’s skills and capabilities.

KEY POINTS: Medication is highly effective for ADHD, but most people stop taking it at some point—often within a year. Beyond medication type and dose, other factors for effectiveness include food, substances, sleep, and timing. Self-monitoring, small changes, and persistence can make a huge difference for medication success.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is closely linked to a person’s mental and physical health and is often accompanied by a range of health problems in patients. Researchers at the University of Tartu found that this is also true for people who do not have a confirmed diagnosis but are at high genetic risk of…

A lot of parents swear that too much sugar makes their kids bounce off the walls. Science has other ideas.

Over the last few years, users of the popular ADHD drug Adderall have been frustrated by regular shortages in getting their prescriptions filled. Various regulatory and supply chain factors have contributed to the inability of producers to keep up with demand. But this raises the question: why is there so much demand in the first…