WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A medication already approved for excessive daytime sleepiness may help ease attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults who aren’t getting relief from available treatments, according to a small pilot study.

Key Takeaways: – Older drivers with ADHD are more likely to slam on the brakes, get distracted and crash, a large study confirms – Drivers with ADHD were followed for almost four years using in-vehicle tracking devices – Risk factors such as heightened anxiety can also affect performance behind the wheel, researchers say

Viral Jesus Episode 82 | University chaplain José Bourget’s adult ADHD diagnosis helped him see himself—and his God—in a different light.

FIT spoke to three adults who have been recently diagnosed with ADHD.

Doctors in England have been told not to prescribe ADHD drugs to new patients because of a national shortage, as charities warn that the supply problems are devastating for people living with the condition. A national patient safety alert from the Department of Health and Social Care said the shortages were down to a combination…

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. 8.8% of children ages 4-17 had ADHD in 2018. Having ADHD can be a challenge, but there are some benefits to having ADHD. From enhanced creativity to having more energy, people with ADHD can and do contribute positively to the workplace. However, stigma surrounding neurodivergence can…

Peyton Cain, 14, of Glen Burnie, Md., was in second grade, when her teacher noticed she was having trouble staying focused in class. “She mentioned it was really hard for Peyton to stay on task,” said Teri Cain, Peyton’s mother.

It’s been more than one year since the shortage of ADHD medications began, and it continues. Patients still struggle to fill their prescriptions for Adderall XR and other stimulants like Vyvanse, Concerta, and Focalin. The Food and Drug Administration’s list of drugs included in the shortage continues to grow, leaving many without their medications or…

New research of national registries in Europe suggests use of psychotropic medications, such as hypnotics, ADHD medications, and antidepressants, has increased exponentially in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. An analysis of data from more than 3.7 million Swedish children and adolescents receiving care between 2006 and 2019, results of the study demonstrate rate…

[Excerpt] The research highlights strong genetic links between suicide attempt and factors that influence physical and behavioral health—including impulsivity, smoking, chronic pain, ADHD, pulmonary conditions, and heart disease. These findings suggest that some of the genetic underpinnings of suicide are shared with these conditions.

The incidence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has greatly increased over the last few decades. The reasons are largely unknown, although environmental factors are believed to be important. According to a new study published in the public access journal PLOS ONE by researchers at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine…

Summary: In a study on the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its association with crash risk among older adult drivers, researchers found that older adult drivers with ADHD are at a significantly elevated crash risk compared with their counterparts without ADHD. Outcomes included hard- braking events, and self-reported traffic ticket events, and vehicular crashes.…