ADHD
Conference Coverage
ADHD – not OCD – called the key comorbidity in pediatric hoarding
SAN FRANCISCO – To what extent is childhood hoarding developmentally appropriate?
Pearls
What role does asthma medication have in ADHD or depression?
Asthma medications comprise several drug classes, including leukotriene antagonists and steroid-based inhalers. These drugs have been implicated...
FDA/CDC
FDA approves generic Strattera for pediatric, adult ADHD patients
Generic atomoxetine will help more people in need find treatment.
From the Journals
ADHD medication may lower risk of motor vehicle crashes
Could motor vehicle crashes stem, in part, from drivers with untreated ADHD?
From the Journals
Racial, ethnic differences exist ADHD treatment of Medicaid-enrolled youth
There is less medication persistence, adherence in ADHD treatment of racial/ethnic minorities enrolled in Medicaid.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Adult ADHD: Pharmacologic treatment in the DSM-5 era
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common; it affects 5% to 7% of children1,2 and 4% to 5% of all adults.3,4...
Conference Coverage
Recreational marijuana use should not rule out ADHD stimulant treatment
SAN FRANCISCO
Commentary
Choline and prevention of prevalent mental illnesses
Dr. Carl C. Bell calls on manufacturers of prenatal vitamins to increase the daily recommended dose of choline in vitamins needed by pregnant...
Video
Differentiating ADHD and bipolar disorder
From the Journals
Preschool ADHD diagnoses plateaued after 2011 AAP guideline
The introduction of the 2011 American Academy of Pediatrics practice guidelines on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder was associated with a...