ADHD in the News 2024-12-19
What’s the best treatment for ADHD? Large new study offers clues
(CNN) — Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, was long thought to be a disorder that only affected children. But now it’s well established that the symptoms can persist into adulthood — and a large new study has assessed which treatments may be most effective at alleviating them.
Ritalin on the road: ADHD drug methylphenidate improves driving performance
A recent study conducted in Australia found that a 10 mg dose of methylphenidate improved participants’ driving performance in a simulated driving task. The medication reduced lane weaving and speed variation, while eye movements remained almost unaffected. The research was published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.
The Drugs Young Bankers Use to Get Through the Day—and Night
Many on Wall Street see Adderall and Vyvanse as tools to plow through long hours of tedious work amid high-pressure competition
Misusing Prescription Stimulants in Universities Linked to ADHD Med Prevalence
Attending a university with a higher attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication use rate among the student population is associated with increased risk for prescription stimulant misuse (PSM), according to findings published in Addiction.
ADHD Medication Effects Not Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Newborns
Key point: Though the frequency of congenital anomalies in ADHD drug exposed pregnancies compared to their unexposed counterparts was higher, this was not statistically significant. The frequency of miscarriages compared between these two populations was also similar.
AAP links condition to behavioral, developmental issues in children
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now)- A Sterling, Virginia mother Joey Batialle’s once-typically developing son became a frustrated and anxious 5-year-old, collecting various diagnoses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Neurofeedback may not be effective in reducing ADHD symptoms
A review of research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, the University of Southampton, the CIMH Mannheim and the University of Zurich found little evidence that neurofeedback treatment is beneficial for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Too much screen time can reduce sleep quality in preschool-age children, making behavioral problems worse
Excessive screen use by preschool-age children can lead to reduced sleep quality, exacerbating problems such as poor attention, hyperactivity and unstable mood, a new study suggests.
Dopamine neurons’ sensitivity to immune system gene offers clues to hyperactivity and behavioral disorders
Researchers at Duke Health have uncovered a connection between an immune system gene regulator, STAT1, and hyperactive behaviors in mice. Their study, published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, demonstrates how prolonged activation of this gene regulator in dopamine neurons disrupts brain function, suggesting a potential link to neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.
Scientists develop AI-based method to detect ADHD by analyzing videos
A group of U.K. scientists has developed a machine-learning-based method to detect ADHD by analyzing the actions of individuals in video clips. These videos included recordings of study participants working on specific tasks, captured using multiple cameras from different angles. The authors report that this method outperformed alternative diagnostic systems in differentiating between individuals with and without ADHD.
Lower Holiday Anxiety Associated With ADHD
Here are 5 steps to stay calm and connected during holidays when you have ADHD.
How the holidays could be affecting your medical care
[Excerpt] The holiday the researchers focus on is not Christmas or Hanukkah. It's Halloween. Specifically, the study looks at whether doctors are more likely to diagnose kids with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when they see them on October 31st. But, still, there are lessons from this study that can apply to any holiday, or really, any day in general.
What Happens When You Mix Adderall With Tums?
Could the nationwide ADHD medication shortage be behind a risky new trend? Some people with ADHD are using antacids like Tums to “boost” their ADHD meds, but experts warn this has the potential for harmful side effects.