[Excerpt] We the undersigned write to express our deep appreciation for the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) continued efforts to ban the use of electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior, and to urge the FDA to take all necessary steps to release the final rule banning these devices as soon…

My name is Dr. Sasha Hamdani and I am a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist. I’m also a lil TikTok-famous for my videos about ADHD, which, by the way, stands for “attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.” I was first introduced to TikTok when my patients started showing me videos from the app about other people’s experiences with…

The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behaviour and taste of its users in almost every area of life. From dance trends to skincare and make-up products, health hacks to fad diets, TikTok recommendations can go viral within minutes – and so can its health advice.

During the height of the pandemic and racial tension around the U.S., two boys struggling with ADHD found healing through horses.

We fact-checked five of his most repeated claims.

Key Takeaways: A study found 62% of children with chronic HCV had neurodevelopmental disorders, with ADHD being the most common. Rising HCV-positive pregnancies, primarily due to vertical transmission, contribute to increased chronic HCV in children. The study emphasizes the importance of proactive identification and resource linkage for children with chronic HCV and neurodevelopmental issues. BC…

Key Takeaways: Linaclotide is the first FDA-approved treatment for pediatric functional constipation, showing significant efficacy in a phase 3 trial. The trial included 330 children, with linaclotide improving bowel movement frequency compared to placebo. A post-hoc analysis showed similar benefits for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, with high treatment adherence. Adverse events, mainly diarrhea, were consistent…

Co-use of methylphenidate and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression has a similar safety profile as methylphenidate monotherapy, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

Preschool children who struggle to control their emotions and behavior have more symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—known as ADHD—at age seven, a study suggests.

A recent study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics found that children whose mothers used cannabis in early pregnancy did not have an increased risk of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or disruptive behavior disorders by age 11. However, the authors caution that these findings do not dismiss the established…

[Excerpt] In a new research project, two economics students from the University of Copenhagen have investigated the question: Do age differences within the same grade affect ADHD prescription rates for children in Danish schools? “The purpose of our study is to get an indication of the degree of misdiagnosis of children due to relative age…

Summary: Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks of neurodevelopmental conditions, according to new research.