Researchers map neural pathways involved in response inhibition
[Excerpt] In a recent attempt, researchers from Juntendo University aimed to explore the neural networks underlying inhibition in their study published online in Nature Communications on December 3, 2024. They focused on how visual information is processed and leads to action control. They investigated the sequential flow of information starting from the primary visual cortex,…
Read MoreNew grant funds study on role of brain’s reward system in autism and ADHD
The USC Stevens INI has received funding to map reward circuitry in the brain and to investigate its role in two neurodevelopmental conditions.
Read MoreUWF student studies brain signals in individuals with ADHD and autism
A UWF Usha Kundu, MD College of Health student is taking a look at how people with autism or ADHD process sensory information compared to neurotypical people, or individuals without ADHD or autism, to get a better understanding of their sensitivities to stimuli.
Read MoreInnovative Biomarker Research Focuses More at Controls
In an interview with Psychiatric Times, Arthur Caye, MD, PhD, highlighted his innovative research in addressing a persistent challenge in psychiatry—the limited utility of biomarkers in differentiating between clinical cases and controls. The poster by Caye et al, “Enhanced Neurobiological Biomarker Differentiation for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder through a Risk-Informed Case-Control Design,” was presented at the 63rd…
Read MoreDEA, HHS Issue Third Extension of Pandemic Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities
Extension authorizes qualified health professionals to prescribe Schedule II-V controlled medications via telemedicine through 2025.
Read MoreA.D.H.D. Diagnoses Are Surging Among Older Americans
Many say they are relieved to finally have an explanation after decades of struggle.
Read MoreGreat British Bake Off winner talks about her ADHD
Georgie Grasso has been announced as the winner of The Great British Bake Off 2024. She spoke to 5 Live Breakfast about her ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) which she disussed [sic] on the popular show.
Read MoreTerry Matlen and Wendy Snyder spread ADHD awareness
Terry Matlen, psychotherapist and ADHD coach, joins Wendy Snyder, who is filling in for Lisa Dent, to talk about ADHD. Matlen clears some confusion about what ADHD is and how it can affect people differently. Later, Matlen answers listener questions about their own personal experiences.
Read MoreNavigating Holiday Marketing With ADHD
Key points: Holiday marketing is designed to exploit psychological triggers that are amplified in ADHD brains. Understanding marketing tactics can help ADHDers build agency and shop with greater intentionality. ADHD impulsivity and emotional sensitivity make urgency and scarcity tactics especially powerful. Identifying the hook, pausing before purchases, or adding friction can curb impulsive spending.
Read MoreInside The Uncertainty Of Taking Stimulants While Pregnant
Increasing numbers of pregnant people are resuming their ADHD meds after the first trimester, under the careful guidance of their doctor.
Read MoreResearchers link snoring to behavioral problems in adolescents without declines in cognition
Adolescents who snore frequently were more likely to exhibit behavior problems such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but they do not have any decline in their cognitive abilities, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM).
Read MoreADHD treatment: Clinical pearls for primary care providers
A discussion of tips and recommendations general providers can use when evaluating ADHD in pediatric patients.
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