ADHD Identified as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Diseases
Significant link seen for ADHD with risk for any CVD, especially cardiac arrest, hemorrhagic stroke, peripheral vascular disease/arteriosclerosis.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Children With ADHD Do Not Show Reduced Dual-Task Performance
Researchers evaluated texting and walking performance as well as the role of age and symptom severity in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Electroencephalography Markers of ADHD Treatment Response Found Among Children
Researchers identify treatment-specific and shared predictors for response to pharmacotherapies for ADHD among children.
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.
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.
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