THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For children younger than 2 years undergoing surgery, no adverse neurodevelopmental effects are seen with the addition of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil to sevoflurane anesthesia versus sevoflurane alone, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in Anesthesiology.

A recent study suggests that confounding may explain the increased risks of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD associated with prenatal prescribed opioid analgesic (POA) exposure.1 Many obstetrician-gynecologists prescribe opioid analgesics to help manage their patients’ pregnancy pain. However, research has suggested a potential link between prenatal POA exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Dr. Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. (1942-2025) passed away at home on August 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Minneapolis on June 25, 1942, Tom graduated from Knox College in 1964, earned a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School in 1968, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University in 1976.…

[Excerpt] However, while research has clarified many aspects, unresolved issues and controversies surrounding adult ADHD continue to emerge. In this paper, we summarize the empirical evidence, as well as the uncertainties and controversies, related to the definition, epidemiology, diagnosis, etiology, neurobiology, and management of ADHD in adults. Importantly, we also present the views of representatives…

Hungarian ethologists have developed the first diagnostic system capable of screening family dogs with suspected ADHD, following the diagnostic principles of human ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). The research, conducted at the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), is published in Scientific Reports.

Life is hard enough for preteen girls without adding an ADHD diagnosis into the mix. That’s the struggle at the heart of Absolutely Everything, a heartfelt new graphic novel from writer/artist Damian Alexander and publisher Graphic Universe.

After Carla Ciccone gave birth to her daughter, she spiraled with shame and self-hatred. She felt lost. She felt like a fraud. Part of her had always felt an aching imposter syndrome and a difficulty controlling her emotions. She knew she needed therapy. What she didn’t expect was an ADHD diagnosis.

Researchers at the University of Oulu’s Research Unit of Clinical Medicine and Oulu Business School have examined how symptoms of adolescent ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) are related to adult income. The study found that the symptoms are not directly linked to income levels in adulthood. Instead, the impact is seen indirectly,…

Key points: Adults with ADHD frequently struggle with unhelpful thoughts. Recent studies pinpoint three particular unhelpful thoughts. Perfectionism, emotional reasoning, and externalization of self-worth emerge as the Big 3 unhelpful thoughts. Addressing unhelpful thoughts is a core coping skill in CBT for adult ADHD.

An admissions expert at CollegeAdvisor answers a parent’s burning question.

A new study confirms that young adults with symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder tend to experience higher levels of boredom, and provides evidence that this tendency may be partly explained by difficulties with attention control and working memory. The findings, published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, help clarify the cognitive processes that may underlie boredom…

A longitudinal neuroimaging study of youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in Taiwan found that higher cumulative doses of methylphenidate were associated with increased gray matter volume in several frontal regions of the brain. However, this association was observed only in participants who began treatment before the age of 12 and was absent in those who…