Anesthesia Exposure Linked To ADHD In Children
A study by researchers at Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minn., and published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, reveals that children who have been under anesthesia many times when they are young have a greater risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to David Warner, M... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST
Improved Behavior For Children With ADHD Taking Part In Physical Activity Program
While children who suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle with hyperactive-impulses and have trouble maintaining attention, a recent study found that a structured physical activity program may help to improve their muscular capacities, motor skills, behavior assessments, and the ability to process information... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST
Positive Response For Children With ADHD In Study Of Combination Therapy
While pharmacologic agents have a demonstrated efficacy in children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), some children have suboptimal response to a single pharmacologic agent. A recent study by Dr. Timothy E... Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:00:00 PST
Gestational Diabetes Linked To ADHD Risk In Offspring
According to a report Online First by Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, babies who are born to mothers with diabetes during their pregnancy and/or living in low income households, have a higher risk of subsequently developing ADHD during childhood... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:00 PST
Adderall Shortage Set To Continue
Adderall is a stimulant used to treat ADHD, but it's also a controlled substance due to the addictive qualities of the drug. The DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) monitors and controls how much of the base ingredients to manufacture the drug can be distributed to pharmaceutical companies... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:00:00 PST
ScienceDaily: Attention Deficit Disorder News Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:05:01 EST
Young children exposed to anesthesia multiple times show elevated rates of ADHD
Researchers have found that multiple exposures to anesthesia at a young age are associated with higher rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:22:22 EST
Children with ADHD benefit from healthy lifestyle options as first-line treatment
Every year between 3 and 10 percent of school-age children in this country are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Increasingly, families are using natural or complementary therapies to improve their child’s attention or behavior, and often seek advice from an integrative pediatrician, according to a new study. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:44:44 EST
Combination therapy shows positive response for children with ADHD
The first randomized placebo-controlled trial designed to assess efficacy and safety of guanfacine extended release as an adjunct to psychostimulants in children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD who had a suboptimal response to a psychostimulant alone has just been published. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:25:25 EST
Maternal gestational diabetes and low socioeconomic status associated with increased risk of ADHD in offspring
Children exposed to maternal gestational diabetes mellitus and low socioeconomic status, particularly in combination, appear to be at an increased risk of developing childhood ADHD, according to a new report. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:08:08 EST
New biochemical changes found in children with ADHD
A new study shows that children with ADHD have nearly 50 percent less of a protein that is important for attention and learning. The finding may mean that there are other biochemical disturbances in the brains of individuals with ADHD than was previously believed. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:23:23 EST
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