“There is increasing interest in the critical role of glutamate neurotransmission in ADHD and other neuropsychiatric disorders,” said Josephine Elia, M.D., Neuroscience Center, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children and principal study investigator. “This study suggests that mutations that can disable genes in this critical network can be causally…

A study conducted to determine the frequency of genetic mutations involving specific genes – namely, glutamate receptor metabotropic (GRM) network genes – found that more than 20% of children and adolescents with ADHD carried the mutations. “Our work shows that ADHD is likely due to genes. It’s not due to parenting, not due to some…

A popular screening tool for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be less accurate when a child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders…The researchers, including one of the psychologists who developed the ADHD screening tool — the ADHD Rating Scale Fourth Edition…

During downtime, some of us daydream while others might focus on a to-do list, or get stuck in a negative loop. Psychology has traditionally defined all these thought patterns as variations of “mind-wandering.” But a review of brain imaging studies led by researchers at UC Berkeley and the University of British Columbia offers a new…

Population level-analyses between 2003–2013 found no links between sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and vaccines, Jana Shaw, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY, presented at IDWeek 2016.

When it comes to integrating kids with special needs, classroom teachers have a full plate. Instructing this population, particularly students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), can be a challenge because the work takes place alongside regular lessons and activities during an already busy day. Librarians, of course, can relate: many face similar issues, but often…

Just a month ago, the whole world was shocked when “Harry Potter” alum Devon Murray, who played the role of Seamus Finnigan, confessed about his mental health struggles. Murray’s battle was highlighted after he tweeted about getting help to celebration of the World Mental Health Day.

French children are known for their healthy lifestyle as the majority of the them does not eat and mostly reject junk food. Aside from their healthy habits, French children are also off pills, especially the ones medicated for ADHD.

Teenage athletes with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely than their peers to report concussion-like symptoms during preseason baseline tests, a new study suggests. “This may lead us to refine the ways we use baseline concussion tests. Right now it’s a one-size-fits-all test,” said study investigator Donna Huang, MD, a resident at the Spaulding Rehabilitation…

Babies born to severely overweight mothers have a greater chance of developing conditions such as ADHD, research has found. Public health strategies that help women planning pregnancies to reach and maintain a healthy weight could help address the risk, researchers say.

For patients with comorbid bipolar disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the psychostimulant methylphenidate (multiple brands) can be used safely without increasing the risk for manic episodes if combined with a mood stabilizer, a large observational study suggests.

An estimated 1 in 10 children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to Dr. Matthew Lorber, a psychiatrist at Lenox Hill Hospital…He says Adderall, one brand of stimulant, can help with the impulsiveness, high energy, or short attention span ADHD patients may face. After a recent New York Times article discussing…