The findings from Duke Health researchers, appearing online Oct. 19 in the journal Scientific Reports, provide evidence that health care utilization patterns in a baby’s first year can be gleaned from electronic medical records, serving as a roadmap to provide timely diagnoses and treatments that could improve outcomes and reduce health care costs.

A report published by The Journal of the American Medical Association in September found that symptoms of depression have become three times more prevalent in the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic began…This staggering statistic is of even greater concern for the 17 million children and adults in the US with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), who…

With the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic raging on, there is a need for in-home therapy tools for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). One area where that can be achieved is through virtual reality platforms. While VR likely won’t be able to replace the cancelled sports and social events, it does offer an…

In this video, neuropsychiatrist Theresa Cerulli, MD, addresses the myth that most cases of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are simple to treat. ADHD is in fact a complex and heterogenous disorder that is difficult to both diagnose and treat, she says.

Following the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the next step is treatment, which can include parent behavior management training, school-based interventions, and medication. Here’s a look at the latest in ADHD treatments.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was first recognized over 100 years ago, but the diagnostic criteria has changed over the years. Here’s a look at the latest guidance for diagnosing ADHD.

Scottish children with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions experience greater school absenteeism and exclusion, poorer exam attainment and increased unemployment, according to a study.

A recent study looks at how fructose and uric acid may trigger hyperactive behavior. The study by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, the University of Denver, and New England Inpatient Specialists was recently published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. The researchers hypothesized that hyperactive disorders such as impulsivity and mania go…

The US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee is not recommending approval for AR19, an investigational immediate-release, amphetamine sulfate capsule for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Consistent participation in extracurricular sports during the elementary school years predicted fewer attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms at age 12 in girls—but not in boys, according to a study in Preventive Medicine.

Women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are one-third less likely to be diagnosed than men, even though the disorder is equally prevalent between the sexes and causes more impaired function in women, according to a study presented at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) 34th Annual Conference, held online from September 30 to October…

An ADHD brain thrives with daily routines, and requires spontaneity and challenge to remain engaged in work, academics, relationships, and even leisure activities. ADHD is a performance issue and not one of intellectual understanding. It is not a problem of knowing what to do, but rather, difficulty doing it.