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Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation May be an Effective Non-Drug Treatment for ADHD
A team at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) has just reported on the first-ever, double-blinded, sham-controlled study of trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) for treating ADHD. The trigeminal nerve
Can College Students Trying to Fake ADHD be Detected?
Many college students truly have ADHD and deserve to be treated but some attempt to fake ADHD symptoms with the goal of getting stimulant medications for non-medical uses such as studying
Association Found Between ADHD Risk Genes Involved in Dopamine Signaling and Reduced Estimated Life Expectancy
Behavioral disinhibition is a trait associated with both ADHD and several genes that affect dopamine signaling. A new study by three American medical researchers set out to examine how these ADHD
How to Identify ADHD in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
ADHD is far more prevalent among persons with AUD (roughly 20 percent) than it is in the general population. The most accurate way of identifying ADHD is through structured clinical interviews.
How Effective Are Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Treating Attention Deficit Symptoms?
Mindfulness has been defined as “intentionally directing attention to present moment experiences with an attitude of curiosity and acceptance.” Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) aim to improve mindfulness skills. A newly-published meta-analysis of
What are the Barriers to Understanding ADHD in Primary Care?
A newly-published systematic review by a British team identified 48 qualitative and quantitative studies that explored “ADHD in primary care, including beliefs, understanding, attitudes, and experiences.” The studies described primary care
The Relationship Between Executive Function Deficits and DSM-5-Defined ADHD Symptoms
Michael J. Silverstein , Stephen V. Faraone, Terry L. Leon, Joseph Biederman, Thomas J. Spencer, and Lenard A. Adler Journal of Attention Disorders. 1–11: 2018. DOI: 10.1177/1087054718804347 The Diagnostic and Statistical
Recent Trends in the Prescribing of ADHD Medications in Canadian Primary Care
Rachael Morkem, Scott Patten, John Queenan, and David Barber Journal of Attention Disorders 1 –8 , 2017 DOI: 10.1177/1087054717720719 This study describes trends the incidence and prevalence of prescribing ADHD medication
Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy and ADHD: Results From a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies
Yan He, Jian Chen, Li-Hua Zhu, Ling-Ling Hua, and Fang-Fang Ke Journal of Attention Disorders 1 –11 , 2017 DOI: 10.1177/1087054717696766 This article describes a meta-analyses of studies which examined the
The Adult ADHD Quality Measures Initiative
Stephen V. Faraone, Michael J. Silverstein , Kevin Antshel, Joseph Biederman, David W. Goodman, Oren Mason, Andrew A. Nierenberg, Anthony Rostain, Mark A. Stein and Lenard A. Adler Journal of Attention
Are ADHD Screeners Safe to Use?
Journal of Attention Disorders 1 –7 DOI: 10.1177/1087054718763736 journals.sagepub.com/home/jad Benjamin J. Lovett and Alexander H. Jordan Rates of ADHD in college students have been increasing somewhat in recent years, as has
Sluggish Cognitive Tempo in Adults Referred for an ADHD Evaluation: A Psychometric Analysis of Self and Collateral Report
Journal of Attention Disorders 1 –10 © The Author(s) DOI: 10.1177/1087054718787894 journals.sagepub.com/home/jad Jessica R. Lunsford-Avery, Scott H. Kollins, and John T. Mitchell Sluggish cognitive tempo is a constellation of symptoms including
Researchers Have Found the First Risk Genes for ADHD
Our genes are very important for the development of mental disorders – including ADHD, where genetic factors capture up to 75% of the risk. Until now, the search for these genes
Is There A Relationship Between ADHD And Migraines?
A Danish team recruited 29,489 participants from among voluntary blood donors between the ages of 17 and 67, ensuring a large sample size. Participants were asked to complete two simple questionnaires
Is There A Relationship Between ADHD And Migraines?
A Danish team recruited 29,489 participants from among voluntary blood donors between the ages of 17 and 67, ensuring a large sample size. Participants were asked to complete two simple questionnaires
Social and Self-stigmatization in Adults with ADHD
A German team recruited 104 adults with ADHD at both inpatient and outpatient ADHD clinics, and from ADHD self-help groups. Just under two-thirds were being treated with ADHD drugs, most with
ADHD Is A Risk Factor For Type Two Diabetes And High Blood Pressure, As Well As Other Psychiatric Disorders
All Swedish residents have their health records tracked through unique personal identity numbers. That makes it possible to identify psychiatric and medical disorders with great accuracy across an entire population, in
What Do We Know About the Relationship Between Omega-3 PUFAs and ADHD?
There has been much interest in omega-3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) as treatments for ADHD. Humans are unable to synthesize omega-3 PUFA alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the omega-6 PUFA linoleic acid
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