Exposure to Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and ADHD: Is There a Connection?
A team of investigators sought to evaluate whether growth hormone levels and thyroid function were different in children with ADHD compared with those without ADHD.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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.
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