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News
02/27/2025
US youths with higher levels of ADHD symptom severity had significantly higher odds of initiating e-cigarette, cigarette, and other tobacco use over a 9-year follow-up.
US youths with higher levels of ADHD symptom severity had significantly higher odds of initiating e-cigarette, cigarette, and other tobacco use over a 9-year follow-up.
US youths with higher levels of...
02/27/2025
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Study Offers Practical Recommendations to Improve Diagnosis and Care for Women With ADHD
News
02/26/2025
A new mixed-methods study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders confirms this research and investigates the barriers to care women diagnosed with ADHD face, as well as what practical changes clinicians can make to create more...
A new mixed-methods study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders confirms this research and investigates the barriers to care women diagnosed with ADHD face, as well as what practical changes clinicians can make to create more...
A new mixed-methods study...
02/26/2025
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A child sleeps in bed on her stomach with her mouth hanging open
News
01/16/2025
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
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Methylphenidate or Atomoxetine Maintenance Safe During Pregnancy
News
01/08/2025
Maintenance of methylphenidate or atomoxetine may be safe during pregnancy, according to recent systematic review and meta-analysis results published in JAMA Network Open. 
Maintenance of methylphenidate or atomoxetine may be safe during pregnancy, according to recent systematic review and meta-analysis results published in JAMA Network Open. 
Maintenance of methylphenidate...
01/08/2025
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A young child wears goofy sunglasses and smiles
News
09/04/2024
A recently published study in JAMA Network Open presents a nuanced picture of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected youth mental health.
A recently published study in JAMA Network Open presents a nuanced picture of how the COVID-19 pandemic affected youth mental health.
A recently published study in...
09/04/2024
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a young child lays in bed with a teddy bear and rubs their eyes
News
08/14/2024
In 3 pediatric cohorts in Spain, children with sleep problems at ages 8 and 9 were at increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in preadolescence. Researchers published their findings in the European Journal...
In 3 pediatric cohorts in Spain, children with sleep problems at ages 8 and 9 were at increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in preadolescence. Researchers published their findings in the European Journal...
In 3 pediatric cohorts in Spain,...
08/14/2024
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pediatric adhd
News
05/31/2024
While treatments that improve attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents are diverse and growing, medications have the strongest evidence base for improved outcomes.
While treatments that improve attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents are diverse and growing, medications have the strongest evidence base for improved outcomes.
While treatments that improve...
05/31/2024
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ADHD Medication Use, Particularly Stimulants, Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations
News
05/01/2024
In a recent cohort study, use of medication for ADHD, especially lisdexamphetamine and other stimulants, was associated with fewer hospitalizations, and lower suicidal behavior, according to results published in JAMA Network Open. 
In a recent cohort study, use of medication for ADHD, especially lisdexamphetamine and other stimulants, was associated with fewer hospitalizations, and lower suicidal behavior, according to results published in JAMA Network Open. 
In a recent cohort study, use of...
05/01/2024
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A Black infant with bantu knots holds an alphabet letter block
News
04/01/2024
A larger span of spoken words was genetically linked with an increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and more ADHD symptoms in infants, but by toddlerhood the genetic relationship was reversed.
A larger span of spoken words was genetically linked with an increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and more ADHD symptoms in infants, but by toddlerhood the genetic relationship was reversed.
A larger span of spoken words...
04/01/2024
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Stimulant Treatment for ADHD Safe to Continue During Pregnancy
News
03/04/2024
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate exposure in utero are unlikely to increase the risk of childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate exposure in utero are unlikely to increase the risk of childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, according to a recent cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine...
03/04/2024
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