Risk Up for Later-Born Siblings of Children With ASD, ADHD
Odds of both ASD and ADHD increased for later-born siblings of children with either diagnosis.
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Cesarean Delivery, Early Childhood Antibiotic Use Not Associated With Risk for ADHD
This research rejects any association between increased risk for ADHD and changes in children’s microbiota related to cesarean delivery or antibiotic use.
Last 20 Years Saw Increase in Prevalence of ADHD in Children
Significant increases in prevalence in subgroups by age, sex, race/ethnicity, income, geographic region.
Early Preterm Birth Linked to Increased ADHD Symptoms
Association holds after adjustment for unmeasured genetic, environmental factors
Diethylstilbestrol Use in Pregnancy Linked to Multigenerational Neurodevelopmental Deficits
Diethylstilbestrol exposure during pregnancy is associated with multigenerational neurodevelopmental deficits in childhood, including ADHD.
ADHD Frequently Occurs with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Co-occurrence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is common in children with autism spectrum disorder.
Prescription video game shows promising results for pediatric ADHD
A study of an investigational digital medicine achieves its primary efficacy end point in pediatric ADHD.
Omega-3 supplementation improves pediatric executive functioning
Omega-3 supplementation in children with mood disorders is associated with decreased impairment in executive functioning.
Cerebral morphometric alterations can help detect ADHD in children
Cerebral morphometric alterations can discriminate between children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and controls.
ADHD medication in pregnancy linked to few absolute increased risks
Women with significant attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder do not need to stop treatment during pregnancy.
Prenatal ADHD treatment linked to neonatal morbidity
Treatment with ADHD medication during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk for neonatal morbidity, especially central nervous system-related disorders such as seizures.
Most adolescents with ADHD have indifferent attitudes toward medication
A majority of study participants also reported that they frequently skip doses of ADHD medication.
Many US adults affected by ADHD not properly treated
There is an unmet need for better treatment to manage symptom burden among US adults with ADHD.
FDA approves Adzenys ER for ADHD treatment
The FDA has approved Adzenys ER extended-release oral suspension ADHD treatment for patients 6 years and older.
Suicide attempt risk not associated with ADHD treatment
There does not appear to be an association between methylphenidate hydrochloride treatment for ADHD and suicide attempts.
FDA to review novel investigational treatment for ADHD
Sunovion has submitted a New Drug Application for dasotraline, a new treatment for ADHD.
FDA approves first generic forms of Strattera for ADHD
The generic forms of Strattera are the first to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of ADHD.
Licorice consumption during pregnancy may be harmful for offspring
Girls whose mothers consumed high amounts of licorice during pregnancy have more advanced pubertal maturation at age 12 years.
ADHD accounts for 6 million annual clinician visits for children
More than 6 million physician visits were made by children between 4 and 17 years of age with ADHD in 2012 to 2013.
Psychiatric, behavioral conditions linked to future long-term opioid use
Patients diagnosed with a prior psychiatric condition have increased odds of long-term opioid receipt than patients without these conditions.
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