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Study Reveals How ADHD Drugs Work In Brain
June 26, 2006 — Although millions depend on medications such as Ritalin to quell symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), scientists have struggled to pinpoint how the drugs work in the brain. ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
Infant's Health
ADD and ADHD
Children's Health
Child Development
Child Psychology
Premature Or Low Birthweight Babies At Significantly Increased Risk Of Hyperactivity Disorder
June 5, 2006 — Premature or low birthweight babies are up to three times as likely to become hyperactive, with low attention spans, suggests research published ahead of print in the Archives of Disease in ... > full story -
Lifting The Curtain On How Ritalin Packs Its 1-2 Punch
May 30, 2006 — Methylphenidate (Ritalin) elevates norepinephrine levels in the brain to help focus attention and suppresses nerve signal transmissions in the sensory pathways to help block out extraneous stimuli. ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
Mental Health
Mental Health Research
ADD and ADHD
Pharmacology
Disorders and Syndromes
Study Examines Risk For Misuse Of ADHD Stimulant Medications
March 30, 2006 — A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital researchers has found that, while the great majority of young people with ADHD use their medications appropriately, a small percentage are likely to ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD and ADHD
Children's Health
Borderline Personality Disorder
Mental Health Research
Psychiatry
Extreme Personality Poses Risk Of ADHD, Conduct Disorder
March 22, 2006 — Children with personalities marked by aggressiveness, mood swings, a sense of alienation and a need for excitement may be at greater risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or conduct ... > full story -
Delayed-Release Stimulant Used To Treat ADHD May Be Less Subject To Abuse
March 1, 2006 — A team led by Massachusetts General Hospital researchers has found that a delayed-release stimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may be less likely to be abused than other ... > full story -
Infant's Health
Birth Defects
Attention Deficit Disorder
Children's Health
ADD and ADHD
Child Development
New 'Eye Movement' Test May Help Treat Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
December 9, 2005 — A simple test that measures eye movement may help to identify children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and ultimately lead to improved treatment for the condition, say Queen's University ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD and ADHD
Children's Health
Child Development
Child Psychology
Mental Health
ADHD Medication Might Also Treat Hyperactivity Symptoms In Autism
November 21, 2005 — Methylphenidate, a medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may be effective in treating hyperactivity symptoms in children with autism and related pervasive ... > full story -
Children Of Bipolar Parents Score Higher On Creativity Test, Stanford Study Finds
November 9, 2005 — Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown for the first time that a sample of children who either have or are at high risk for bipolar disorder score higher on a creativity ... > full story -
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Attention Deficit Disorder
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Autism Problems Explained In New Research
October 25, 2005 — New research from Melbourne's Howard Florey Institute helps to explain why children with autism spectrum disorders (autism) have problem-solving difficulties. Using functional magnetic resonance ... > full story
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