Attention Deficit Disorder (Add)

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - PHILADELPHIA – Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced the launch of its newest online Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) resource, the ADHD Support Twitter™ page (http://twitter.com/adhdsupport), derived from the Shire award-winning online educational resource, ADHDSupport.com.  

The ADHD gifted have actually created the whole world, if you would look at the All-Star list of who has HAD it. Among the supremely creative, there are Beethoven, Mozart, Leonardo da Vinci and Walt Disney.Contributor: Otto ChavezPublished: Dec 21, 2009  

This particular medication, Daytrana is the only medication authorized to be applied as “patch” for ADD/ADHD treatment. Its chemical name is methylphenidate transdermal system, and it stimulates the central nervous system. It is often called the ‘Daytrana patch’, the ‘ADHD patch’, and it’s even called the ‘Ritalin patch’. If you have been using the oral [...]  

In 2001, Patrick Cristopher Rolland was a candidate for the Master of Technology in Chiropractic Degree from Technikon Witwaterstrand, South Africa. His master's thesis was The Effect of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The method...  

Shire (SHPGY) has voluntarily recalled the Daytrana ADHD patch citing problems with patients removing the liner on the back. It is not a safety issue, the company says. Daytrana is for children with ADHD; it is the only patch product to treat the condition. "Sudden death" is one of the side effects of Daytrana, because ADHD products raise patients' blood pressure. This is the eighth recall of the Daytrana patch, a product on which Shire's...  

"Tis the season to be jolly...," is one of the favorite Christmas Carols. Children are home from school, families will either visit loved ones or will have relative visit their home. There is lots of leisure time. It would seem that free time from work and school is ideal. Everyone is at home or visiting relatives, the fireplace is going, its a warm, cozy and loving period of time.  

Filed under: The CramThe end-of-the-semester crunch is here. Ask any college student to describe his or her life right now and the word "stress" is likely to come up. Students have a variety of strategies for dealing with the added pressures of final exams. A stressful situation at the end of last semester led a friend of mine to give a certain blue pill a try. He found out he had a 10-page paper due the next day in one of his courses, an...  

The difference between ADHD and ADD is something that might seem confusing. Why are some kids diagnosed with ADHD, while others are categorized as ADD? In this article, you'll learn more about the two terms and different ways to alleviate the symptoms.Contributor: Laura RamirezPublished: Dec 15, 2009  

When parents express the concern: "I think my child has ADHD," there are some important steps to take and decisions to make. In this article, you'll learn more about how you can help your child with this disorder.Contributor: Laura RamirezPublished: Dec 14, 2009  

For boys with ADHD, there is a marked risk that stimulant-based prescription medications may not be effective. For boys with ADHD, there are non-stimulant alternatives for ADHD treatment.Contributor: Christine CadenaPublished: Dec 15, 2009  

Since Santa Claus is either a really busy guy, or he might be bored with reading all of his wish lists, I compiled 4 short 30 second video clips for Santa to view at his convenience, presenting my daughter's wish list, easily taken in photo form, all in the same isle @ Kmart.  Animoto.com is a perfect place to make such videos, for our consumer-driven minds, which escalate into mass confusion, boredom and/or discomfort when given too much...  

I am thankful I am a mom, with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). I am thankful I received a proper diagnosis for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) when I was thirty five years old. I am thankful for 2 healthy ADD/ADHD children. What are you thankful for?  

With the immense pressure of final exams, projects and papers, students at Quinnipiac are facing countless hours of studying and writing. And sometimes it feels like too much. Some end up losing hours of sleep, others forgo sleep altogether. Many give up their weekend festivities to spend extra time in the library.  

Does your child seem to be overly hyper? What are the signs? What if your child was diagnosed with ADHD? This guide will help parents spot the signs and what to expect once diagnosed.Contributor: Misty AckermanPublished: Dec 16, 2009  

Children as young as five have attempted suicide or are severely depressed while on the controversial drugs to treat ADHD Reports from the Therapeutic Goods Administration showed at least 30 children have had severe psychotic episodes and wanted to kill themselves One sevenyearold boy last year became so depressed while on Ritalin he tried to commit suicide The number of serious reactions to ADHD drugs has doubled in three years now up to 827