Attention Deficit Disorder News

Posted May 17, 2007:

• Children With Both Autism And ADHD Often Bully, Parents Say: Researchers Caution Against Labeling

Posted May 3, 2007:

• Do Medications Help Young ADHD Drivers Ignore Real World Distractions?

Posted April 20, 2007:

• Brain Networks Strengthened By Closing Ion Channels, Research Could Lead To ADHD Treatment

Posted April 12, 2007:

• Children With Asthma Often Suffer Developmental And Behavioral Problems
• For ADHD Children, Mother's Depression & Early Parenting Predict Conduct Problems

Posted April 10, 2007:

• Prenatal Smoking Increases ADHD Risk In Some Children

Posted March 26, 2007:

• Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder At Risk For Alcohol Problems

Posted March 20, 2007:

• Many Parents Want Distance Between Own Kids And Those With Mental Illness

Posted January 24, 2007:

• Getting SAD Is More Than Having The Blues

Posted January 12, 2007:

• Prenatal Cocaine's Lasting Cellular Effects

Posted December 16, 2006:

• Many Children Discontinuing Use Of ADHD Medication

Posted December 5, 2006:

• Does Omega 3 Protect Against ADHD?

Posted November 29, 2006:

• High Dopamine Transporter Levels Not Correlated With ADHD

Posted November 16, 2006:

• Columbia Study Examines ADHD's Role In Smoking

Posted October 23, 2006:

• Popular ADHD Drug May Be Safe And Effective For Some Pre-Schoolers, Study Finds

Posted October 16, 2006:

• Preschoolers With ADHD Improve With Low Doses Of Medication

Posted September 5, 2006:

• Not All Drugs Are Equal In Treating Teen Drivers With ADHD

Posted August 4, 2006:

• Almost Half Of Kids With ADHD Are Not Being Treated, Study Finds

Posted June 26, 2006:

• Study Reveals How ADHD Drugs Work In Brain

Posted June 5, 2006:

• Premature Or Low Birthweight Babies At Significantly Increased Risk Of Hyperactivity Disorder

Posted May 30, 2006:

• Lifting The Curtain On How Ritalin Packs Its 1-2 Punch

Posted March 30, 2006:

• Study Examines Risk For Misuse Of ADHD Stimulant Medications

Posted March 22, 2006:

• Extreme Personality Poses Risk Of ADHD, Conduct Disorder

Posted March 1, 2006:

• Delayed-Release Stimulant Used To Treat ADHD May Be Less Subject To Abuse

Posted December 9, 2005:

• New 'Eye Movement' Test May Help Treat Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Posted November 21, 2005:

• ADHD Medication Might Also Treat Hyperactivity Symptoms In Autism

Posted November 9, 2005:

• Children Of Bipolar Parents Score Higher On Creativity Test, Stanford Study Finds

Posted October 25, 2005:

• Autism Problems Explained In New Research

Posted October 4, 2005:

• Extended Release Stimulant Effective For Long-Term ADHD Treatment

Posted June 7, 2005:

• New Finding In Studying Dopamine Transporter

Posted May 13, 2005:

• Study Finds ADHD Improves With Sensory Intervention

Posted May 6, 2005:

• Medication Combined With Behavior Therapy Works Best For ADHD Children, Study Finds

Posted March 26, 2005:

• Effective Therapies For Bipolar Children Sought Through TEAM Study

Posted February 23, 2005:

• Women Should Be Advised Not To Drink Alcohol In Pregnancy

Posted January 11, 2005:

• Study: 7 Percent Of College Students Used Prescription Drugs As Stimulants For Non-Medical Purposes

Posted December 20, 2004:

• New Study Shows Early Ritalin May Cause Long-Term Effects On The Brain

Posted December 19, 2004:

• Drug To Treat ADHD Has Similar Effect On Children With Reading Disorders

Posted November 29, 2004:

• Novel Imaging Technique Shows Abnormal Brain Anatomy In Children With ADHD

Posted October 25, 2004:

• Reductions In Blood Oxygen Levels In Newborns Could Contribute To ADHD Development

Posted August 30, 2004:

• Children With ADHD Benefit From Time Outdoors Enjoying Nature

Posted August 3, 2004:

• Vanderbilt Researchers Find Antipsychotic Use Doubled In Tennessee Children With ADHD

Posted April 9, 2004:

• Zinc Supplements Could Help Treat ADHD

Posted April 6, 2004:

• Study Finds Link Between Television Viewing And Attention Problems In Children

Posted December 10, 2003:

• New Research In Animals Reveals Possible Long-Term Effects Of Stimulants On Brain And Behavior

Posted August 18, 2003:

• Severe Childhood ADHD May Predict Alcohol, Substance Use Problems In Teen Years

Posted July 10, 2003:

• Studies Clarify Diagnosis, Identify Possible Treatment For Adults With ADHD And Bipolar Disorder

Posted May 6, 2003:

• Placebo Study Indicates Lower Doses May Effectively Treat ADHD

Posted March 18, 2003:

• Genetic Link May Tie Together Pesticides, ADHD, Gulf War Syndrome And Other Disorders

Posted March 6, 2003:

• Stimulant Treatment Of Children With ADHD Reduces Subsequent Substance Abuse

Posted January 6, 2003:

• MGH Study Supports Protective Effect Of Stimulant Treatment For ADHD

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