ADHD

Childhood Neurocognitive Markers May Help Predict Late-Onset ADHD

Childhood neurocognitive markers may be able to help identify siblings of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who will develop late-onset ADHD, researchers found in a study published in The Journal of Child Psychology and…

Experts Reach Consensus on Treatment of Adolescents With ADHD, SUD

A multidisciplinary group of experts reached a high level of consensus on 36 of 37 statements for the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of adolescents with concurrent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorder.

Investigational ADHD Drug Outperforms Placebo in Adults

Centanafadine, a novel investigational compound for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults, demonstrated statistically significant improvements compared with placebo in phase 3 clinical trials, the maker announced.

FDA Clears Video Game as Treatment for ADHD

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a video game as a prescription treatment for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Less Resting Time at Age 7 Predicts ADHD at Age 14

Lower levels of sedentary activity as measured by actigraphs at age 7 predicted hyperactivity and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age 14, according to a study in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

NDA Accepted for Manipulation-Resistant Stimulant for ADHD

The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted the filing of a New Drug Application for an investigational amphetamine for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder specifically designed to resist manipulation.

Cannabinoids Not Justified as Mental Health Treatment, Study Says

A meta-analysis recently published in The Lancet Psychiatry found that using medicinal cannabinoids to treat mental health disorders cannot be justified, due to a lack of evidence of effectiveness and known risks of the substances.

ADHD-Guideline Update Highlights Importance of Addressing Comorbid Conditions

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its 2011 clinical practice guideline on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children from age four to 18 years old.

With Parents in Prison, Kids at Risk for Lasting Psychiatric Problems

Children who have a parent in prison may be more than twice as likely as other kids to have depression, attention problems and conduct disorders by the time they reach adolescence, a U.S. study suggests.

Combining Stimulants and Nonstimulants in ADHD Treatment

Anthony L. Rostain, MD, MA, discusses factors to consider when combining stimulants and nonstimulants in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Possible Link Between C-section and Autism, ADHD

The combined results of 61 studies conducted in 19 countries suggest that when a woman gives birth by cesarean section, autism in the child is 33% more likely and the odds of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increase by 17%.

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Treating ADHD in Patients With Hypertension or Cardiovascular Disease

Anthony L. Rostain, MD, MA, discusses steps to take when treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients with hypertension or cardiovascular disease.