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Mistaking OCD for ADHD Has Serious Consequences
December 18, 2012 — Obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder appear very similar, but have very different neuropsychological roots. New evidence demonstrates that there are enormous ... > full story -
Tourette Syndrome and Other Tic Disorders in Children
December 17, 2012 — More than one in every ten schoolchildren suffers from a transient tic disorder, and 1% have a particular type of tic disorder known as Tourette syndrome. Researchers report on various modes of ... > full story -
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ADHD Linked to Oxygen Deprivation Before Birth
December 10, 2012 — Children who had in-utero exposure to ischemic-hypoxic conditions, situations during which the brain is deprived of oxygen, were significantly more likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity ... > full story -
Second-Hand Smoke Linked to Children's Behavior Problems
December 4, 2012 — It is a known fact that active maternal smoking during pregnancy has negative effects on child health, such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, new research suggests that ... > full story -
Study Examines Psychotropic Medication Use Among U.S. Adolescents With Mental Disorders
December 3, 2012 — A survey finds that 14.2 percent of adolescents ages 13 to 18 years with any mental disorder reported being treated with a psychotropic medication in the last 12 months, which researchers suggest ... > full story -
Adults With ADHD Commit Fewer Crimes When on Medication
November 22, 2012 — Criminal behaviour in people with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) dropped sharply during periods when they were on medication, according to a new extensive registry ... > full story -
Smoking and Hyperactivity Share Common Genetic Risk Factor
October 29, 2012 — A variation of a particular gene may link the behaviors typical of childhood attention hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD for short, and those associated with smoking, suggests new ... > full story -
New Tools Developed to Better Treat ADHD Patients in Early Stages
October 26, 2012 — Researchers have developed a method to get better input from parents and teachers of children who are being diagnosed with ADHD for the first time -- allowing for more effective treatment upon the ... > full story -
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Is Both Under and Over Diagnosed, Study Suggests
October 19, 2012 — Scientists have completed one of the largest studies on ADHD in the United States. The study shows that ADHD is both under and over diagnosed, a finding with important implications for both ... > full story -
Study Evaluates Treating Mothers With ADHD to Improve Outcomes in Kids
October 17, 2012 — Researchers are conducting a study to determine if treating mothers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder -- either with medication or parent training -- will help children at risk for ... > full story
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