Side Effects of Acetaminophen – ADHD?
The use of acetaminophen by pregnant women in one study showed increased risk for ADHD in the child. However, looking at more studies, the results are not yet conclusive.
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Day: August 25, 2016
Acetaminophen and ADHD
Many media outlets have reported on a study suggesting that mothers who use acetaminophen during pregnancy may put their unborn child at risk for ADHD. Given that acetaminophen is used in many over-the-counter pain killers, correctly reporting such information is crucial. As usual, rather than relying on one study, looking at the big picture using …
Broken Bones and ADHD
Although some people view the impulsivity and inattentiveness of ADHD adults as a normal trait, these symptoms have adverse consequences, which is why doctors consider ADHD to be a disorder. The list of adverse consequences is long and now we can add another: broken bones. A recent study by Komurcu and colleagues examined 40 patients …