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.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
First Prescription Device Approved to Treat ADHD
The FDA has permitted for marketing the first medical device indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD.
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.
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.
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