Protein On 'Speed' Linked To ADHD
07-08-2008 - Science Daily
A genetic change in the dopamine transporter -- one of the brain's dopamine-handling proteins -- makes it behave as if amphetamine is present and \"run backward,\" Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators report this week in The Journal of Neuroscience.
Researchers Find Possible Genetic Clue To ADHD
07-11-2008 - NPR
This week in the Journal of Neuroscience, scientists report that in two brothers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, a genetic change appears to make one of the brain's neurochemical pathways — the dopamine transporter — run in reverse. The result of that miswiring is that the brain acts as if amphetamines are always present, the researchers say.
How Ritalin Works In Brain To Boost Cognition, Focus Attention
07-12-2008 - Science Daily
Stimulant medications such as Ritalin have been prescribed for decades to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and their popularity as \"cognition enhancers\" has recently surged among the healthy, as well.
Popular Stimulant's Role In Brain Function Deterioration Is Cause For Concern, According To Researchers
07-12-2008 - Science Daily
Concerned by the growing numbers of people using stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (MP)--either legally or illegally--to improve attention and focus, researchers used positron emission tomography (PET) imaging with the radiotracer fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) to assess the effects of the drug on brain function in the normal human brain.
Head-to-Head Study Demonstrates Focalin(R) XR Offers Faster And Better Symptom Control Than Concerta(R)1 In Early Part Of ADHD Patients' Day
07-12-2008 - Medical News Today
A head-to-head study, published in the June Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology, confirms that Focalin(R) XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl) extended-release capsules offer greater improvements in managing symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder compared with Concerta(R) (d,l- methylphenidate HCl) extended-release tablets at two hours post-dose, the primary study endpoint.
Developmental disorder not a lack of intelligence, psychologist says
07-12-2008 - Upstate Today
On Thursday, school psychologist Bridget Briley didn’t just talk about Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Speaking at an Oconee Alliance meeting, Briley let the audience experience the condition themselves.
A Trial Of Removing Food Additives Should Be Considered For Hyperactive Children, Experts Suggest
07-12-2008 - Science Daily
A properly supervised trial eliminating colours and preservatives from the diet of hyperactive children should considered a part of the standard treatment, says an editorial in the British Medical Journal.
ADHD As A Serious Driver’s Disability
11-12-2008 - Science Daily
If your teen can’t pass a driver’s test, it might not mean more time in driver’s ed is needed. It might be due to ADHD.");
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ADHD Appears To Increase Level Of Nicotine Dependence In Smokers
11-12-2008 - Science Daily
Young people with ADHD are not only at increased risk of starting to smoke cigarettes, they also tend to become more seriously addicted to tobacco and more vulnerable to environmental factors such as having friends or parents who smoke, according to a study from Massachusetts General Hospital reseachers.
ADHD Stimulant Treatment May Decrease Risk Of Substance Abuse In Adolescent Girls; Results Mirror Findings In Boys
11-12-2008 - Science Daily
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers have found that treatment with stimulant drugs does not increase and appears to significantly decrease the risk that girls with ADHD will begin smoking cigarettes or using alcohol or drugs.
Is ADHD More Likely To Affect Movement In Boys Or Girls?
11-12-2008 - Science Daily
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to affect movement in boys more than it does in girls, according to a new study. ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders found in children. Symptoms include impulsiveness, hyperactivity, such as not being able to sit still, and inattention or constant daydreaming. Few studies have been done that compare ADHD and movement in both boys and girls.
Adolescent Girls With ADHD Are At Increased Risk For Eating Disorders, Study Shows
11-12-2008 - Science Daily
Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stand a substantially greater risk of developing eating disorders in adolescence than girls without ADHD, a new study has found.");
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Older Girls With ADHD Have More Depression, Anxiety, Smarts
11-12-2008 - Science Daily
Older girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely than younger girls to also suffer from depression and anxiety, according to a new study.");
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document.write("These girls also often have higher IQ scores than boys with the same diagnosis, the researchers found in the study published in the October issue of the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.
Is ADHD An Advantage For Nomadic Tribesmen?
12-22-2008 - Science Daily
A propensity for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might be beneficial to a group of Kenyan nomads, according to new research. Scientists have shown that an ADHD-associated version of the gene DRD4 is associated with better health in nomadic tribesmen, and yet may cause malnourishment in their settled cousins.
Stress May Lead Students To Use Stimulants
12-22-2008 - Science Daily
A growing number of high school and college students are turning to stimulants like ADHD drugs and energy drinks to help them through their stress — particularly during exam time. University of Michigan experts say that misuse of stimulants can lead to serious health consequences, and encourage parents to take steps toward preventing their children from overusing stimulants.
Curbing Impulsivity In Children With ADHD
12-22-2008 - Science Daily
Central Michigan University researchers are one step closer to helping children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder improve their self-control...");
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Brain Abnormalities That May Play Key Role In ADHD
12-22-2008 - Science Daily
A study published in the online advance edition of The American Journal of Psychiatry for the first time reveals shape differences in the brains of children with ADHD, which could help pinpoint the specific neural circuits involved in the disorder. Researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Md. and the Johns Hopkins Center for Imaging Science used a new analysis tool, large deformation diffeomorphic mapping (LDDMM), which allowed them to examine the precise shape of the basal ganglia.
ADHD Medications Do Not Cause Genetic Damage In Children, Study Shows
12-22-2008 - Science Daily
In contrast to recent findings, two of the most common medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to cause genetic damage in children who take them as prescribed, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Duke University Medical Center.
ADHD Medications Do Not Cause Genetic Damage In Children, Study Shows
12-22-2008 - Science Daily
In contrast to recent findings, two of the most common medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not appear to cause genetic damage in children who take them as prescribed, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Duke University Medical Center.