ADHD

An intensive, five-week working memory training program shows promise in relieving some of the symptoms of ADHD in children.

Although access to care for children with ADHD has improved as a result of the Affordable Care Act, the quality hasn't necessarily improved, says one study.

I made another neat diagnosis this week, one of the quickest I've made in my career.

We knew obesity was a growing problem here in the U.S., and we knew that more children were being diagnosed with attention deficits. However, these chronic conditions don't appear to be the only ones on the rise; according to a study published today in JAMA, a number of diseases, including physical ailments such as allergies and other behavioral/learning disorders, are becoming more and prevalent, and in a big way.

Our technological trajectory is so steep today that it feels something akin to the speed of light for the baby boomers that helped set it in motion.

A new vaccine for cytomegalovirus in women has the potential to protect their fetuses during pregnancy.

A new study from the University of Central Florida offers insight on the benefits children with ADHD might derive from their hyperactive behavior.

A new study suggests "the presence of an intrinsic sleep problem specific to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and supports the idea that children with ADHD may be chronically sleep deprived and have abnormal REM sleep."

Who watched the President’s speech last night?

Researchers have found that the menthol medication may be harmful for use in infants and small children due to the size of their airways.

Healthcare professionals understand the far-reaching implications of a childhood struggle with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

The results of a new study indicate that the

The number of children taking medications for chronic conditions significantly increased between 2002 and 2005.

Parents of a child with ADHD are nearly twice as likely to divorce by the time the child is 8 years old than parents of children without ADHD.

Of the 8.1 million children who don't have health insurance in this country, 2 million of them have at least one parent who is insured through an employer.

Treatment with stimulant drugs does not increase the risk that girls with ADHD will begin smoking cigarettes.

According to the CDC, approximately 16% of boys and 8% of girls aged 5 - 17 years had ever had diagnoses of ADHD or a learning disability.

We asked our participants for their insights and opinions on the impact of social and emotional impairments associated with ADHD, considerations for the patient, consequences for the payer, and cost implications across the life span. Strattera® (atomoxetine HCl) is indicated for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children age 6 and older, adolescents, and adults.

ADHD is a common presentation in all clinical settings. However, data shows that ADHD is underrecognized in adults.1 Why is this? Remember the old adage, "Out of sight, out of mind?" If ADHD is not thought of as a possibility in adult patients, is it more likely to be missed?

This article provides answers to several common questions associated with the use of Strattera® (atomoxetine HCl) to treat patients with ADHD. Strattera is indicated for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children age 6 and older, adolescents, and adults.