This week Chanté looks at whether pop culture can get the portrayal of neurodiversity right – from Bart in The Simpsons to Phil Dunphy in Modern Family. And why people self-diagnosing on TikTok can be problematic

There was very little evidence of an effect growth or increased risk of psychiatric or neurological adverse events in the methylphenidate group compared with the no-methylphenidate group.

Four strengths of Daytrana prescription patches, worn to help children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, have been recalled nationwide by Noven Pharmaceuticals’ Miami office. The reason given on the FDA-posted notice: “Defective Delivery System: Out of specification for shear.”

Over the past few weeks, desperate messages have been pouring into the telehealth company Boulder Care from patients who say a new proposed rule by the federal government could put their health—and their lives—at risk.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, as many stayed home, direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising—already big business—boomed. Websites, social media, streaming services, and other on-demand platforms became ideal real estate for drug manufacturers, start up clinics, telemedicine practitioners, and others to market drugs, whether they were FDA-approved or not.

In traditional classrooms, young students might spend the day sitting still for extended periods while listening to teachers talk, sometimes too fast. It’s not a system that works for all, often leaving behind those who learn differently, such as neurodivergent students with conditions like dyslexia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or autism. Justin Nappi ’24 (CLAS) and…

[Excerpt] Takeda is defending its key brands on multiple fronts this year, but it’s the loss of exclusivity on Vyvanse—the Japanese pharma’s third best-selling product—that’s going to hurt the most. First approved back in 2007 to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Vyvanse—known generically as lisdexamfetamine dimesylate—will likely face its first copycat competitors after the drug’s last…

A study found that music therapy has positive applications as an alternative treatment for depression in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In the study, the authors determined that participants experienced positive psychological and neurophysiological effects because the music therapy activated serotonin (5-HT) and improved participants’ ability to cope with stress.1

KEY POINT: Having ADHD symptoms during childhood and internalizing difficulties negatively impacted functioning and QOL as an adult.

KEY POINTS: Genetic transmission vs. genetic nurture may explain links between parental characteristics and their children’s ADHD traits. Based on data from 19,500 Norwegian families, there is evidence of genetic transmission but little evidence of genetic nurture. Parents’ own ADHD, education, cognitive abilities, and smoking may be linked to children’s ADHD traits due to the…

When Kara’s Adderall supply ran short, she started making calls. She’d call every pharmacy in her area until she found one that could fill her prescription. Sometimes when she arrived, there would already be a group of people there, having also made desperate calls in order to get the medication.

KEY POINTS: ADHD in women and girls is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, with more focus on anxiety and depression. Most research about ADHD centers on males and externalizing symptoms instead of internalizing symptoms seen more in females. Many girls and women with ADHD struggle with making and keeping friends. They often miss social cues and…