ADHD in Children Health Center News
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Many Teens Overdose on Meds Prescribed for ADHD, Anxiety
Many of the overdose deaths were intentional suicides.
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Only 1 in 10 Kids With ADHD Will Outgrow It
Only about one in 10 kids with the disorder are likely to have a full and lasting remission of their symptoms, according to new data gleaned from tracking hundreds of kids for 16 years.
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Strep Throat Doesn't Worsen Tourette's, May Affect ADHD
A new sturdy finds strep throat doesn't appear to aggravate Tourette syndrome in youngsters, but may affect kids with ADHD.
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Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Psychiatric Illnesses?
Experts say the more pressing issue is making sure that children with ADHD get the care they need in the first place.
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Could Brain Scans Spy Kids' Mood, Attention Problems?
Brain scans may help doctors diagnose children's mood and attention problems earlier in life.
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Pediatric Group Issues Updated ADHD Guidelines
New research about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has prompted a leading pediatricians' group has updated to update its guidelines for diagnosing and treating the disorder for the first time since 2011.
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More U.S. Kids Being Diagnosed With Autism, ADHD
Researchers found that between 2009 and 2017, the percentage of U.S. children and teens with a developmental disability rose from just over 16% to nearly 18%.
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Just How Effective Are ADHD Meds?
In addition to helping kids calm down and concentrate in school, the review also found that the drugs help children avoid a lot of long-term negative consequences associated with ADHD, including depression, substance abuse and even driving problems.
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Does Diet Affect a Child's ADHD?
Diet has long been suspected to play a role in ADHD. People have tried avoiding certain nutrients or adding supplements to improve symptoms.
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FDA Approves First Device for Children With ADHD
The pocket-sized device is for use at home while a child is sleeping. It's connected by wire to a small patch placed on the child's forehead above the eyebrows, CNN reported.
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Do Youngest in Class Risk False ADHD Diagnosis?
Age gaps can make a big difference in behavior, and kids who are younger than their classmates have a higher chance of being diagnosed with ADHD, even if they don’t have the disorder, according to a study in the latest New England Journal of Medicine.
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Newly Mapped Genes May Hold Keys to ADHD
Researchers have identified 12 gene regions linked with ADHD. The discovery might help scientists develop new treatments for ADHD, which affects more than 9 percent of American children.
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ADHD Rates Rising Sharply in U.S. Kids
Research has uncovered a host of factors that could increase a child's risk of ADHD, such as preterm birth, low birth weight, or moms smoking or taking drugs during pregnancy, he explained.
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Can Smartphones Trigger ADHD Symptoms in Teens?
Teens who used their smartphones "many times" a day were at increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms over the next two years, researchers found. But that doesn’t prove that digital media are to blame, the author of an accompanying editorial wrote.
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Are Concussions Tougher on Athletes With ADHD?
Young athletes who have ADHD may be more likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety after a concussion, new research shows.
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ADHD Tied to Brain Size Changes in Young Children
The investigators found that those children with ADHD had significantly reduced volume in multiple regions of the cerebral cortex, including the frontal, temporal and parietal lobes.
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Acetaminophen in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD Risk
Acetaminophen is considered the go-to pain medication during pregnancy. But a new study adds to evidence linking the drug to an increased risk of behavioral issues in kids.
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Could the 'Mediterranean' Diet Help Prevent ADHD?
There's no solid proof, but encouraging healthy eating is a wise move, specialist says
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ADHD More Often Missed in Minority Kids
Study found disparities in diagnosis, treatment rates
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Could Diet in Pregnancy Raise Child's ADHD Odds?
Study underscores importance of good prenatal nutrition
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Meds May Curb Risky Behaviors for Kids With ADHD
Study found drug abuse, STDs and injuries were lower among teens who take meds
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ADHD Common in Students Misusing Stimulant Drugs
Study says they're also more apt to have other psychiatric issues
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Do ADHD Medicines Boost Substance Abuse Risk?
Chances were actually lower the earlier stimulants were started, and the longer they were taken
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Sound Sleep Elusive for Many Kids With ADHD
Those with the attention disorder sleep less, take longer to fall asleep at night, study finds
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ADHD Meds May Pose Heart Risks for Some Kids
Study found slightly higher chance of irregular heartbeat shortly after starting methylphenidate
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