Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

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A community portal about Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is thought to be a neurological disorder, always present from childhood, which manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractibility. In neurological pathology, ADHD is currently considered to be a chronic syndrome for which no medical cure is available. ADHD is believed to affect between 3-5% of the United States population, including both children and adults.

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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved dexmethylphenidate HCl extended-release capsules (Focalin XR, Novartis) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a November 12 Novartis news release. The 30-minute onset of action is thought to benefit...
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FRIDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Two popular medications for treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not cause genetic damage linked to an increased risk for...
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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Two common medications used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder do not appear to cause genetic damage in children, U.S. researchers said.
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Tobacco use is more prevalent and smoking cessation less likely among persons with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, U.S. researchers said.
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... the use of stimulant drugs to treat kids with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has no effect on their future risk of substance abuse. ...
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Using a new analysis tool, scientists - for the first time - have revealed shape differences in the brains of kids Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , which could help pinpoint the specific neural ...
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Washington, Nov 18 : Using a new analysis tool, scientists - for the first time - have revealed shape differences in the brains of kids Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which could help pinpoint the specific neural circuits involved in the disorder.
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METHODS: Youths, ages 8-12 years, with a diagnosis of ADHD combined-type or ADHD predominately inattentive-type were enrolled into a 6-week, open-label pilot trial.
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A 9-year-old Denton school district student begins her attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder assessment test on Thursday with graduate student Kimberly ...
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DENTON , Texas - The University of North Texas has received $268,000 from a private corporation to study a dietary supplement that could reduce symptoms of Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder in elementary ...
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