Obesity, Weight Gain in GDM Pregnancies Linked to ADHD in Offspring
Maternal obesity with excessive weight gain linked to increased risk for ADHD in offspring vs normal weight without excessive weight gain.
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ADHD Combination Treatment Addresses Memory Deficits Better Than Monotherapy
Researchers investigated whether d-methylphenidate and guanfacine show promise as a combination treatment for ADHD in children.
Higher Hyperactivity, ADHD Scores Seen for Children Born Early-Term
Children born at 37 to 38 vs 39 to 41 weeks have increase in odds of scoring 1.5+ SD above sample mean for hyperactivity.
Sleep Disturbances in Childhood May Predict Future Symptoms of ADHD
Sleep disturbances during adolescence predict increased ADHD symptoms years later.
Pediatric Ischemic Stroke Associated With ADHD Risk
Researchers sought to assess the risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children after pediatric ischemic stroke.
Genetics May Affect Pregnancy Risk Factors for Offspring Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Genetic liability to ADHD, schizophrenia linked to pregnancy-related factors thought to be associated with these conditions.
Vaccination Strategies to Keep Children With Special Needs Healthy
Children with physical disabilities, neurologic and neurodevelopmental disorders, and autism are at higher risk for vaccine-preventable illnesses.
Sleep Updates: Nurses’ Nightmares, Insomnia Treatments, and ADHD Link
Highlights from SLEEP 2022 include predictors of nurses’ nightmares, insomnia treatment, hypersomnolence and depression in women, and sleep issues in ADHD.
Nonstimulant ADHD Treatment Option Approved for Adults
The approval of the nonstimulant agent was based on data from a phase 3 trial that assessed Qelbree in adults 18 to 65 years of age with ADHD.
Fruits, Vegetables May Improve Inattention in ADHD
Why is diet important in children with ADHD? New research shows the effects of poor diet on symptoms of inattention.
Low-Dose ADHD Medications Not Associated With Changes in Thyroid and Growth Hormones in Children
A team of investigators assessed the impact of different treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on thyroid and growth hormone levels in a pediatric population.
Teens Overdosing on Prescribed Anxiety and ADHD Medications
Approximately 40% of youth who overdosed on benzodiazepines or ADHD medications were prescribed those agents within the previous 6 months.
Researchers Provide Insight Into Affective Lability in Psychosis
Researchers are exploring affective lability as a therapeutic target for bipolar disorder, but limited evidence exists on its prevalence and impact among people with schizophrenia and other psychosis spectrum disorders.
ADHD Linked to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Using logistic regression analyses, a study found that ADHD was associated with greater COVID-19 symptom severity and hospitalization.
ADHD Persists Into Young Adulthood in 90% of Cases
Although ADHD symptoms may fluctuate over a patient’s life, symptoms often persist into adulthood.
Substance Use Disorder Prevalent for Young Adults With ADHD
Patients with ADHD are at increased risk for developing alcohol use disorders, cannabis use disorders, other drug use disorders.
Increased Frequency of Comorbid Conditions in Adults With ADHD
The researchers investigated the phenotypic and etiological associations between ADHD and a wide range of physical health conditions across adulthood.
Tips on Managing Pediatric Anxiety in Primary Care
NP expert discusses screening and treatments for anxiety in children and adolescents in the primary care setting.
Trend in ADHD Overdiagnosis, Overtreatment Reported
The researchers conducted a systematic scoping review of 334 published studies concerning children and adolescents with ADHD.
Four Bipolar Experiences and Risks Unique to Adolescents
Adolescent patients with bipolar disorder are at a uniquely vulnerable period in their lives, which presents challenges in treatment. What are some of their experiences and risks that medical professionals should be looking out for and communicating to parents?
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