Scientists have demonstrated a new way to study conditions like autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia. The approach involves transplanting a cluster of living human brain cells from a dish in the lab to the brain of a newborn rat, a team from Stanford University reports in the journal Nature.

A recent study investigated the effect of psychostimulants modafinil, atomoxetine, and guanfacine on the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells to osteoblasts and on their cell functions, including migration. Researchers determined that the 3 medications commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) negatively affect hMSC differentiation to bone-forming osteoblasts and cell migration through different intracellular pathways.(1)

Comorbid SUD and ADHD is associated with more severe illness. What do we understand about these comorbid conditions and what do we still need to learn?

Oct. 13 (UPI) — Diagnosing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, in adolescents doesn’t improve their self-reported quality of life compared with teens with similar behaviors but no diagnosis. And it may significantly increase their risk of self-harm.

Prescriptions for controlled stimulants among adolescents and young adults have increased significantly in the US since 2008. In a new research letter assessing the recent trends of controlled medication prescriptions for young Americans, a team of Boston investigators observed a substantial increase in stimulants among adolescents aged 13-18 years old and young adults aged 19-25…

Oct 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday there was a shortage of Adderall, a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, following intermittent manufacturing delays at Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA.TA).

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University estimate the true percentage of people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, in the United States is approximately 3.5% of the population — substantially lower than many common estimates. The study, published this month in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), also found…

Mental illness can be difficult to diagnose (via Annals of General Psychiatry). Unlike physical illnesses, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, there are no blood tests or medical instruments to pinpoint many psychiatric disorders. So, it’s important to consult a practitioner who has the right knowledge and expertise.

Explaining ADHD to older people can be hard. But there are tips out there for parents who have to do it.

For the first time ever, investigators have begun to untangle the association between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and the symptoms of impulsivity. A team based in Australia, led by Rapson Gomez, Federation University, evaluated the inter-relationships of dimensions within ADHD and ODD with components of impulsivity.

Around the Practice: Management of Adult with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – Episode 10. Drs Stephen Faraone, Theresa Cerulli, Craig Chepke, and Andrew J. Cutler discuss how to co-manage a patient with ADHD with other specialties.

There is a large degree of overlap between the genetic causes of autism and ADHD. Now, researchers from Aarhus University have found gene variants, which increase the risk of developing only one of the diagnoses and not the other.