Low Maternal Vitamin D May Raise Risk for ADHD in Offspring
Study looked at maternal serum vitamin D levels in first trimester and offspring ADHD risk.
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UK Study Finds Regional Variation in Prescription, Referral Patterns for ADHD
The percentage of patients with an ADHD prescription between their 16th and 19th birthdays decreased by 19% in all patients.
Recommendations Developed for Management of Complex ADHD
Treatment should include evidence-based approaches and account for coexisting conditions.
Effects of Omega-3 Fish Oil Mixed for ADHD Symptoms in Youth
Supplements may not improve cognitive symptoms in youth who have high endogenous EPA levels.
Behavioral Interventions Beneficial for ADHD
Researchers sought to identify the major leading nonpharmaceutical intervention for ADHD cognitive symptomology, as well as which cognitive symptoms are most amenable to change.
Viloxazine NDA Submitted for Review as Potential New ADHD Treatment
The New Drug Application (NDA) for viloxazine hydrochloride (SPN-812; Supernus Pharmaceuticals), a serotonin norepinephrine modulating agent, has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of pediatric patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
2007 to 2016 Saw Rise in ADHD Prevalence in Adults, Children
Increase seen for adults of every race/ethnicity; prevalence rates highest for white individuals.
Is ADHD a Prospective Risk Factor for BPSD Development in Children?
Researchers found a weak signal for persistent ADHD to be more associated with 8-year follow-up of bipolar disorder than remitting ADHD.
Recommendations Updated for Management of Pediatric ADHD
Recommendations include screening for comorbid conditions, understanding ADHD is chronic condition.
2009 to 2017 Saw Pediatric Developmental Disability Increase
Significant increases in prevalence of any developmental disability and in ADHD, ASD, intellectual disability.
Methylphenidate Treatment Tied to Brain Changes in Boys With ADHD
White matter changes seen after 4 months of MPH vs placebo in boys, but not men, with ADHD.
Children With ADHD Have Differences in Part of Brain Controlling Movement
Children with ADHD exhibit impaired stop cues and reduced engagement.
Recovery From Concussion Longer for Athletes With ADHD
Athletes with ADHD had more symptoms at 24 to 48 hours, regardless of psychostimulant use.
Pre-Existing Mental Health Vulnerabilities Associated With Being Bullied
Prevention programs may improve long-term outcomes in children and adolescents by addressing pre-existing vulnerabilities that increase the risk for exposure to bullying.
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.
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.
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