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ADHD increases risk for disordered eating among children
Children with ADHD were significantly more likely to have an eating disorder, according to study findings in the International Journal of Eating Disorders
Training parents may reduce aggressive, disruptive behavior of children with ADHD
Teaching behavior management techniques to parents reduced aggressive and serious disruptive behavior among children with ADHD receiving stimulant and antipsychotic treatment, according to study findings in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology.
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Medication use decreased risk for brain injury hospitalization among adolescents with ADHD
Using medication for ADHD did not significantly affect risk for hospitalization for injury among children with ADHD, though medication did have a preventative effect on risk for brain injuries, according to study findings in JAMA Pediatrics.
CDC: One-third of children with ADHD received both medication, behavioral therapy
Researchers found that, while a majority of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder received behavioral therapy or medication treatment, less than one-third of children received combined behavioral and medication therapy, according to a national study.
Common air pollutant linked to cognitive, behavioral impairment in developing brains
Prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons has been linked to cognitive and behavioral impairment in developing brains, according to data published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Advisory committee calls for further clarification of true pediatric drug indications
The Pediatric Advisory Committee of the FDA met Tuesday to review data for numerous drugs to determine their safety for pediatric populations.
Parental motivation, enhanced care improves ADHD symptoms
Children with consistent attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms who were administered enhanced care by parents and providers exhibited improved symptom trajectories, compared with basic care, according to data published in Pediatrics.
Data suggest increased prevalence of ADHD among children
Despite an apparent increased prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among children, researchers caution professionals and the public alike to understand how the criteria for diagnoses can impact estimates.
Adult women with ADHD more likely to die prematurely from accidents
Women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have a significantly greater risk for accidental, premature death, according to data published in the Lancet Psychiatry.
ADHD medication use reduced child, adolescent brain injury risk
The risk of brain injury to children and adolescents with ADHD was significantly reduced while patients were administered methylphenidate or atomoxetine, according to data published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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