Adult ADHD Patients Want Longer Acting Medications
Despite several recent advancements in the space, adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to report experiencing considerable burden throughout the day and a desire for longer acting medications…Researchers conducted an online survey of adults with ADHD who had been taking prescription psychostimulant medications to determine how their current medications were tackling their ADHD symptoms.
Read MoreShire Presents Data on Efficacy of Mydayis, Unmet Need for Adults With ADHD
Mydayis’ debut this weekend at the 30th US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana, came after more than a decade of studies for the treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). During the meeting, Shire PLC presented consolidated data involving adults aged 18 to 55 years; in June, FDA approved the drug…
Read MoreTop ADHD Myths and How Adults Can Overcome Them
There’s no such thing as ADHD. ADHD is just a matter of willpower. Smart people don’t have ADHD. According to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder experts, these and other thoughts are among the top myths associated with ADHD. Edward Hallowell, founder of the Hallowell Centers, which helps treat people with ADHD and other cognitive and emotional…
Read MoreWhy people with ADHD can be successful in business
The symptoms of ADHD foster important traits associated with entrepreneurship. That conclusion was reached in a study conducted by an international team of economists, who found that entrepreneurs with ADHD embrace new experiences and demonstrate passion and persistence.
Read MoreDuke receives $12.5 million grant to study children with both ADHD and autism
A new five-year program aims to enhance early detection strategies and improve treatment for children who have both Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the $12.5 million program will focus on improving treatment for patients with both disabilities by analyzing the connection between them. The initiative…
Read MoreThings Parents Of Children With ADHD Wish Someone Had Told Them
Parenting a child with ADHD isn’t always easy. Because every child with ADHD is unique and comes with a different set of challenges, there isn’t a roadmap to tell you what to do…The following are six things parents of children with ADHD wish that someone had told them when their child was diagnosed.
Read MoreBrain White Matter May Hold Clues to Autism, ADHD
Researchers say there may be a connection between abnormalities in the brain’s white matter and the severity of symptoms in autism and ADHD. Researchers at the New York University (NYU) School of Medicine have found a consistent connection between structural abnormalities in the brain’s white matter with the severity of symptoms in people with autism.”
Read MoreTracking Tiny Eye Movements May Help Diagnose, Treat ADHD
Close observation of tiny movements in the eyes may help researchers better understand and perhaps eventually improve assessment of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science.
Read MoreAntidepressant Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Offspring but Heredity Also Involved
A new Dutch study finds that the maternal use of antidepressants during pregnancy appears to increase the risk of the child developing a mental health issue. Risk increased for conditions such as autism, depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Read MoreIs There a Connection Between Gut Health and ADHD?
“Recent years have witnessed the rise of the gut microbiota as a major topic of research interest in biology,” the journal Nature Reviews Neuroscience states. The journal notes that studies have shed light on how changes in gut microbiota composition can impact normal physiology and as such, play a role in health issues ranging from…
Read MoreWhat to Do When Other Adults Suggest Your Child Has ADHD
“Wow, so that’s what ADHD looks like? Thank goodness my kid doesn’t behave like yours.” “Did you ever consider having your child tested for ADHD? My daughter has it, and it seems like yours might, too. Do you mind if I talk with you about this?” Whether said with hints of sarcasm or kindly mentioned…
Read MoreThe 5 Best Jobs for People With ADD and ADHD
A common scapegoat for the bored, forgetful, and disorganized, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are referenced so frequently (and often flippantly) that a diagnosis can seem more colloquial than medical. But for roughly 4% of adults, it’s a serious neurological condition. And the poor concentration, restlessness, and impulsivity that accompanies…
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