A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Georgia Tech has discovered how lateral inhibition helps our brains process visual information, and it could expand our knowledge of sensory perception, leading to applications in neuro-medicine and artificial intelligence.

[Excerpt] Acetaminophen is widely used as an over-the-counter medication, but recent public discourse has raised concerns about its safety during pregnancy, particularly regarding potential associations with neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring. This clinical perspective critically examines the strengths and limitations of the existing literature on the relationship between maternal acetaminophen use during pregnancy and the risk…

Key points: ADHD affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep with racing thoughts and nocturnal energy surges. Challenges with executive functioning skills increase difficulty with following a sleep schedule consistently. Relying on predictable evening routines and making the bedroom a calm refuge improve sleep hygiene and rest. Reducing caffeine, sugar, stimulants, and use of technology…

Key point: The presence of dysregulation profile in children with ADHD was associated with higher sleep disturbances following treatment with methylphenidate.

Hormones may play a big part in women with the neurodevelopmental condition

[Excerpt] NBC News reported the family’s attorney said the boy received multiple sessions for sleep apnea and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. These conditions aren’t among those approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for marketing of hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment — a fact reiterated by Nessel, who described the boy’s treatment as “unsupported by medical science.”

The prevalence of chronic conditions has risen to unprecedented levels over the past twenty years, with nearly 1-in-3 young people estimated to now be living with pediatric onset conditions that significantly affect their lives, new research suggests. This rise is largely driven by ADHD/ADD, autism, asthma, prediabetes and depression/anxiety, said Lauren Wisk, an assistant professor…

The number of prescriptions being issued in England for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication has risen by 18% year on year since the pandemic, with the biggest rise being seen in London, according to research. Experts said increased public awareness via social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok could be a factor behind…

[Excerpt] Most pharmacists are hardworking, caring individuals who conduct their jobs adequately much of the time. Rising rates of poorer performance by pharmacists derive from broader social trends. We’re all flooded with too much information and pressure to respond quickly. Our lives are more hectic. Looking at what is occurring in pharmacies gives us a…

Key points: Ramadan brings unique mental health challenges surrounding fasting, sleep, and medication needs. Clinicians and employers need to provide tailored care addressing Ramadan’s challenges for mental health. Culturally aware care improves Ramadan mental health; understanding fasting’s impact is key. Support for mood swings, sleep loss, and medication adjustments can improve mental health during Ramadan.

As recent research has shown, women and girls with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) go undiagnosed longer than boys and men. A new mixed-methods study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders confirms this research and investigates the barriers to care women diagnosed with ADHD face, as well as what practical changes clinicians can make to create…

A study examining how working memory in children with ADHD varies with the use of stimulant medication found that these medications improve working memory. Both phonological and visuospatial working memory were better when children took medication and were more physically active during memory tasks. The effects of the medications on visuospatial memory were strongest in…