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New Study Shows Early Ritalin May Cause Long-Term Effects On The Brain
December 20, 2004 — A new study conducted in rats by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School suggests that the misdiagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ... > full story -
Drug To Treat ADHD Has Similar Effect On Children With Reading Disorders
December 19, 2004 — The drug methylphenidate (brand name Ritalin) increased activity in brains of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as those with a reading disorder, researchers at ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Disorder
ADD and ADHD
Children's Health
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Child Development
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Novel Imaging Technique Shows Abnormal Brain Anatomy In Children With ADHD
November 29, 2004 — Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) display anatomical brain abnormalities beyond chemical imbalance, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the ... > full story -
Reductions In Blood Oxygen Levels In Newborns Could Contribute To ADHD Development
October 25, 2004 — A repetitive drop in blood oxygen levels in newborn rats, similar to that caused by apnea (brief pauses in breathing) in some human infants, is followed by a long-lasting reduction in the release of ... > full story -
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Children With ADHD Benefit From Time Outdoors Enjoying Nature
August 30, 2004 — Kids with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) should spend some quality after-school hours and weekend time outdoors enjoying nature, say researchers at the University of Illinois at ... > full story -
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Vanderbilt Researchers Find Antipsychotic Use Doubled In Tennessee Children With ADHD
August 3, 2004 — At a time when parents, schools and physicians still struggle with the perceived overuse of the medication Ritalin to treat children with attention difficulties, a new study suggests the potential ... > full story -
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Dietary Supplements and Minerals
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Zinc Supplements Could Help Treat ADHD
April 9, 2004 — An article published in BMC Psychiatry this week shows that zinc supplements could increase the effectiveness of stimulants used to treat children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ... > full story -
Study Finds Link Between Television Viewing And Attention Problems In Children
April 6, 2004 — Early television exposure in children ages 1-3 is associated with attention problems at age 7, according to a study from Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle published in ... > full story -
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New Research In Animals Reveals Possible Long-Term Effects Of Stimulants On Brain And Behavior
December 10, 2003 — Three new studies conducted in animals, published in the December issue of the journal Biological Psychiatry, provide evidence that misuse of the stimulant methylphenidate (Ritalin) may have ... > full story -
Severe Childhood ADHD May Predict Alcohol, Substance Use Problems In Teen Years
August 18, 2003 — Scientists tracking the progress of children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as they became teenagers have shed new light on the link between ADHD and the risk of ... > full story
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