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ADHD Medications Daytrana, Intuniv Show Treatment Promise

Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Two studies' results presented yesterday suggest long-term efficacy (up to 12 months) in boys and girls for the ADHD patch (Daytrana), as well as additional information about Intuniv, a new attention-deficit ...  Read more... »

Memory Research Improves Knowledge of ADD

Thursday, April 24th, 2008
A new study finds that the average person can keep just three or four things in their "working memory" or conscious mind at one time. Researchers believe this finding may lead to ...  Read more... »

ADHD Meds Could Have Cardiac Risks

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
According to the American Heart Association, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should get careful cardiac evaluation and monitoring -- including an electrocardiogram (ECG) -- before treatment with stimulant drugs. Current ...  Read more... »

Sleep Problems Accompany ADHD

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
A new report suggests children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to experience sleep problems. The sleep problems may be associated with poorer child psychosocial quality of life as the sleep deficits ...  Read more... »

Academic Stress May Lead to Stimulant Abuse

Monday, April 7th, 2008
As the end of the semester approaches, researchers warn that an increasing number of students are using ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) drugs and energy drinks to help them through their ...  Read more... »

Girls With ADHD Face Risks As Adults

Thursday, March 20th, 2008
A new study suggests hyperactive young girls are more likely to get hooked on smoking, under-perform in school or jobs and gravitate towards mentally abusive relationships as adults. The report, issued as ...  Read more... »

Teen ADHD Ups Risk for Eating Disorders

Friday, March 14th, 2008
Adolescent girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder appear to possess a significant risk for developing eating disorders. Researchers from the University of Virginia discovered teenage girls with ADHD frequently develop body-image dissatisfaction and may go through ...  Read more... »

ADHD Meds Do Not Increase Risk of Substance Abuse

Monday, March 3rd, 2008
A primary concern among parents of children diagnosed with ADHD is that treatment with a stimulant could predispose the child to a risk of future substance abuse. Now, a new study finds ...  Read more... »

Sleep Aid for Adult ADHD

Monday, March 3rd, 2008
For adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sleep is a precious commodity that is often in short supply. A new study suggests treatment with methylphenidate (MPH) appears to have beneficial effects. According ...  Read more... »

How Age Influences Stimulant Response

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
The paradoxical effect of psychostimulants -- medications that relieve symptoms of Attention Deficit Disorder in young children and adolescents -- yet cause euphoria and often abuse among adults, may finally have ...  Read more... »
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