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Help for Women Battling ADHD & Opioid Addiction in Pregnancy
MONDAY, June 17, 2024 – Opioid overdoses in pregnant women are at an all-time high in the United States, and researchers think they’ve figured out one way to counter this phenomenon. Attention d...
ADHD Patients Could Face Disrupted Access to Meds Following Fraud Case
FRIDAY, June 14, 2024 – The two top officers of a telehealth company that began to distribute ADHD drugs widely during the pandemic have been charged with health care fraud, the U.S. Department of...
Younger Kids in Class Might Be Misdiagnosed With ADHD, Autism
FRIDAY, June 7, 2024 – If your child is among the youngest in their school grade, it's more likely they'll be mistakenly identified by teachers as having ADHD or autism, a new study confirms....
Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD May Cut Some Forms of Criminality
WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2024 – Pharmacological treatment may reduce some types of criminality among adolescents and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study...
One in Nine U.S. Children Have Ever Been Diagnosed With ADHD
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – Diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in U.S. children continue to increase, with approximately one in nine having ever received a diagnosis,...
1 in 9 U.S. Children Have Been Diagnosed With ADHD
THURSDAY, May 23, 2024 – About 1 in 9 American children have ever received an ADHD diagnosis, slightly more than the number of kids currently being treated for the disorder, a new study shows. About...
Medications Still Effective for Treating ADHD in Children
TUESDAY, April 16, 2024 – Medication therapy remains an important treatment for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a review published online March 25...
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – In sibling control analyses, acetaminophen use during pregnancy was not associated with children's risk for autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or...
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Poses No Risk of Autism, ADHD in Kids
TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) – There’s no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, the largest study to dat...
One in 10 U.S. School-Age Kids Have ADHD: Report
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 – About 1 in every 10 U.S. children ages 5 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the latest government statistics. The...
ADHD Meds Initiation Linked to Lower Rate of All-Cause Mortality
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 – For individuals diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), medication initiation is associated with a significantly lower rate of all-cause mortality...
New Rx for Schedule-II Stimulants for ADHD Increased During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17, 2024 – Incident use of common behavioral health medications remained relatively stable during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the exception of those for...
Study Links Use of Acetaminophen in Pregnancy With Child Behavioral Issues
THURSDAY, Jan. 18, 2024 – Expecting moms who often turn to acetaminophen for their aches and pains are more likely to wind up with kids who have behavioral issues, a new study warns. Children...
Pandemic-Era Demand for ADHD Meds is Fueling Shortages Today
THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2024 – A spike in the use of ADHD medications during the pandemic likely prompted drug shortages that continue to frustrate patients and doctors today, a new study shows. New...
Holidays Can Be Tough on Kids With ADHD, Anxiety: Some Tips for Parents
THURSDAY, Dec. 21, 2023 – Kids with emotional problems or ADHD can find the holidays a very challenging time, as all the routines that provide a sense of order are jumbled in a whirl of activities....
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