Tag: ADHD

Review of studies suggests dietary changes may help only some kids with ADHD

From the University of Copenhagen press release: Together with child and adolescent psychiatrists, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have just completed an extensive report which reviews the studies which… Read more »

Study suggests personal-best goals for students with ADHD may help close achievement gap

From the University of Sydney press release via HealthCanal: Personal-best (PB) goals for at-risk children such as those with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) may be one way of closing… Read more »

Study links in utero air pollutant exposure to higher risk of behavioural problems in children

From the Columbia University press release via HealthCanal: Mothers’ exposure during pregnancy to a class of air pollutants called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) can lead to behavioral problems in their… Read more »

Study suggests high incidence of depression in young adults with Asperger’s

From the University of Gothenburg press release via AlphaGalileo: Given that almost 70% of young adults with Asperger syndrome have suffered from depression, it is vital that psychiatric care staff… Read more »

Canadian study points to increased prevalence of children with ADHD and use of ADHD medications

From the University of Montreal press release: A new study from the Université de Montréal shows an increase in prevalence of Canadian children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and… Read more »

Study suggests youngest children in classroom are more likely to be overdiagnosed with ADHD

From the Canadian Medical Association Journal press release via EurekAlert!: The youngest children in the classroom are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — and prescribed… Read more »

Study links multiple anaesthesia exposures at young age to higher rate of ADHD

From the Mayo Clinic press release via MedicalXPress: Mayo Clinic researchers have found that multiple exposures to anesthesia at a young age are associated with higher rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder… Read more »

Study suggest patients’ brains may adapt to ADHD meds, reducing its long-term effectiveness

From the King’s College London press release: New research reveals how the brain appears to adapt to compensate for the effects of long-term ADHD medication, suggesting why ADHD medication is… Read more »

Study suggests physical activity program may help children with ADHD

From the Sage press release: While children who suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle with hyperactive-impulses and have trouble maintaining attention, a recent study found that a structured physical… Read more »