Key Takeaways: Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

A recent review suggests that atomoxetine can reduce symptoms of anxiety in children and adolescents with ADHD.

Key Takeaways: Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were shown to have more upper respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, salmonellosis, and urinary tract infections than children without ADHD. As a result, children with ADHD were prescribed more antibiotics and had more physician visits.

Investigators have deciphered white matter patterns and how they impact the cognitive and behavioral trajectory of patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A team, led by Xuan Bu, Department of Radiology, Huaxi MR Research Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, identified associations between white matter and a broad set of clinical features across pediatric…

Start by meeting your kid where they are — and really listen to what they’re telling you.

These forms of neurodivergence are often missed in girls. Now, women are self-diagnosing later in life thanks to social media. But is this really a good idea?

For many, the ability to pay attention when it really matters is a challenging task to complete. While anyone can struggle with maintaining focus at times, recurring issues can be indicative of a more concerning issue.

Executive function is the mental process that enables us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully.

Classes are back in session for many Georgia students. Leslie Josel, an ADHD-academic and parenting coach, talks about how parents and kids can get adjusted.

KEY POINTS: Working memory is critical for focus and following instructions. Due to deficits in executive functioning, children with ADHD often struggle with working memory. Some simple strategies can help improve working memory function in children with ADHD.

Children born to mothers who were exposed to labour epidural analgesia do not appear to be at greater risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study. The study assessed the extent to which exposure to labour epidural analgesia was related to the risk of offspring ASD and ADHD.

1. Prescription of a weighted blanket for sleep problems in patients with psychiatric disorders was shown to help reduce the use of sleep medications except for melatonin. 2. Decrease in the prescription of sleep medications was most often seen in younger patients, those with unipolar depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress…