Cases of Pediatric Therapeutic Errors Related to ADHD Meds on the Rise
Likelihood of experiencing a serious medical outcome or being admitted to a health care facility was increased for children younger than 6 years.
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FDA Approves First Generic Versions of Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules and chewable tablets are indicated for ADHD in patients aged 6 years and older, and for moderate to severe binge-eating disorder in adults.
Viloxazine: A Nonstimulant Treatment Option for ADHD
Researchers compare viloxazine as a nonstimulant treatment option to atomoxetine for managing inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in pediatric and adult patients with ADHD.
Evaluating the Link Between Shorter Height and ADHD Medication
Researchers from Sweden compared the height of men with and without ADHD before and after ADHD medication availability.
A Fifth of Young Patients With ADHD Take Tolerance Breaks From Their Medication
Investigators surveyed adolescents and young adults with self-reported ADHD to determine what proportion already engage in tolerance breaks from their medication, and how often.
ADHD in Teenagers: Age of Stimulant Medication Initiation, Duration May Impact Drug Misuse
Investigators assessed the impact of age at initiation of prescription stimulant medication and duration of stimulant therapy in adolescents with ADHD on rates of misuse of prescription stimulants, methamphetamine, or cocaine.
ADHD Tied to Higher Fracture Risk in Children
Researchers found that overall fracture incidence rate was 334 per 10,000 patient-years (PY) in the ADHD group versus 284 per 10,000 PY in the control group
Trends in Facial Emotion Recognition in ADHD Are Conflicting
Investigators searched publication database for studies concerning facial emotion recognition among individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Untreated Adults With ADHD Spend Longer in Slow Wave Sleep Than Controls
Participants were evaluated by multiple sleep scale instruments and underwent polysomnography and multiple sleep latency tests following a 1-week actigraphy sleep assessment.
Childhood ADHD, Internalizing Difficulties Contribute to QOL in Early Adulthood
Study participants underwent neuropsychology and executive function testing at baseline and 2- and 10-year follow-ups.
Atopic Dermatitis Treated With Dupilumab May Decrease Need for ADHD Management
Researchers sought to characterize the prevalence of nootropic and psychostimulant use among individuals with ADHD and atopic dermatitis treated with and without dupilumab.
Tablet-Based Game Can Assess Pediatric Visual Motor Skills in Autism
Younger children with autism popped bubbles at a lower rate, and their touch was less accurate than neurotypical children.
ADHD Risk Not Related With Prenatal Benzodiazepine or Z-Hypnotic Exposure
Investigators from the University of Oslo and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health sourced data for this prospective cohort study from the population-based Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study which pooled data from linked Norwegian registries.
Unmet Needs in Health Care Services and Education About ADHD
Investigators searched publication databases through December 2021 for studies about ADHD consumers.
How COVID-19 Pandemic Affected ADHD Treatment
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on children and adults with ADHD. This case explores the effects long COVID has had on an adult patient with ADHD.
Early Childhood Sleep Problems Present Risk Factors for Probable ADHD Diagnosis
Investigators sought to evaluate the association between early childhood sleep and probable childhood ADHD diagnosis and if these prospective associations are mediated by childhood circulating inflammatory markers.
Socioeconomic Disadvantages Explain Maternal Age and ADHD Causal Association
Researchers examined the relationship between maternal age and childhood ADHD to determine which factors may mediate or confound the association.
Women With ADHD at Increased Risk for Depression With Hormonal Contraceptive Use
Do women or girls with ADHD using hormonal contraceptives (HCs) have an increased risk for depression compared with HC users who do not have ADHD?
ADHD Medications Not Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Meta-analysis shows no significant associations between ADHD medication use and cardiovascular disease risk for children, adolescents, or adults or for female patients.
Sustained Attention and White Matter Comparison Consistent in ADHD
Researchers sought to evaluate how sustained attention relates to white matter maturation in children who are neurotypical and children with ADHD.
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