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ADHD symptoms are associated with personality traits in 10-15-year-olds, study finds  PsyPost Source link

Notes on Managing ADHD  Hacker News Source link

JACOB Wooderson, 28, died just days after his ADHD medication dose was increased. The London-based analyst and keen musician collapsed from heart failure at his home on August 23, 2024 – less than six months after receiving a private diagnosis. 4 Jacob died of a sudden arrhythmic death syndrome after having his ADHD medication increasedCredit: muchloved.com 4 He told his …

A new study released Friday found that young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too quickly.  The study, led by Stanford Medicine and published in JAMA Network Open, examined the health records of nearly 10,000 preschool-aged children ages 3 to 5 between 2016 and 2023 who were diagnosed with ADHD. “ADHD is a disorder characterized …

The side-effects of prescribing ADHD medication to very young children  The Independent Young children diagnosed with ADHD are often prescribed medication too quickly, study finds  CBS News ADHD drugs are being prescribed too quickly to preschoolers, experts warn  The Independent Preschoolers May Be Being Prescribed ADHD Medications Too Quickly  Technology Networks New study suggests kids diagnosed with ADHD are prescribed pills before behavioral treatment  95.5 …

Summary: A new study has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy, linking prenatal exposure to higher risks of autism and ADHD. Using the gold-standard Navigation Guide review method, the team analyzed 46 studies with over 100,000 participants, finding that stronger studies more consistently showed a connection. While the evidence does not prove causation, it highlights biological …

These fascinating new studies show ADHD extends into unexpected areas  PsyPost Source link

ADHD drug treatment and risk of negative events and outcomes  Hacker News ADHD drugs have wider life benefits, study suggests  BBC ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests  The Guardian Early ADHD Treatment Tied to Less Risk of Crime, Car Accidents  MedPage Today ADHD medication reduces risk of suicide and criminal behaviour, study finds  The Independent Source link

Late-night scrolling, restless tossing and groggy mornings aren’t always the result of too much caffeine or poor sleep hygiene, but could also be signs of something deeper. As ADHD diagnoses rise among adults, experts shed light on how the condition can impact sleep behaviors in ways that often go unrecognized. And if you’re experiencing any of these challenges, here are …

Philippa Roxby Health Reporter Getty Images Drug treatment can help people newly diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) to reduce their risk of substance misuse, suicidal behaviour, transport accidents and criminality, a study suggests. These issues are linked to common ADHD symptoms such as acting impulsively and becoming easily distracted. Some 5% of children and 2.5% of adults worldwide …