Almost 2.5 million people in England are likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), figures suggest. It is the first time an estimate has been made publicly available of how common the condition may be among the population. ADHD is a neuro-developmental disorder and people with the condition may have trouble concentrating or sitting … Read more
Expanding Access to ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in New South Wales Table of Contents Expanding Access to ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in New South Wales Addressing a Growing Need: The Prevalence of ADHD The Shift in responsibility: Empowering GPs Reducing Financial and Logistical Barriers to Care Following a National Trend: Lessons from Other States What … Read more
Trial to be conducted at UCLA and funded by a grant from National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) First phase of trial will enroll up to 30 children ages 8 – 12 with exposure to alcohol during gestation to receive treatment with the Monarch Upon successful completion of Phase I, investigators will proceed … Read more
Share on PinterestADHD medications may raise heart health indicators like blood pressure and pulse, but patient monitoring can lead to successful health outcomes. Maskot/Getty Images New research suggests that common ADHD medications are linked to small increases in measures of cardiovascular health like blood pressure and pulse. Researchers and experts say the benefits of ADHD … Read more
Summary: A new study finds that mothers’ adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—including abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction—may affect children diagnosed with ADHD or autism. Mothers who faced early trauma were more likely to have children who reported similar experiences and to exhibit traits of neurodevelopmental conditions themselves. No such link was found for fathers, possibly due … Read more
Having diabetes during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD in children, a study suggests. While academics stressed more research is needed, they said that “diligent monitoring” of blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy is “imperative”. The meta-analysis conducted by Chinese researchers comprised 202 studies including more than … Read more
Are we living in an age of overmedicalisation? Irish-born doctor Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan, a consultant in neurology based in London, has written The Age of Diagnosis, which challenges the increase in diagnosis in conditions such as autism, ADHD and long Covid. You say we are not getting sicker; we are attributing more to sickness. Can … Read more
Grimes revealed she was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. The “Genesis” songstress shared the update via X Friday, saying she likely has dyslexia too, which might be why she “can’t spell at all without spellcheck [sic].” “I feel like, had we known this when I was a child I would have worked so much less … Read more
Neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan is concerned we are overdiagnosing everything from ADHD and autism to chronic Lyme diease and cancer. Suzanne O’Sullivan, a neurologist of 25 years, believes we are overdiagnosing people. In her new book The Age of Diagnosis, she explores “sickness, health, and why medicine has gone too far.” Covering everything from ADHD and … Read more
The number of prescriptions for ADHD medication has increased by 87 per cent over the past five years, according to the Health Service Executive. ADHD Ireland, a charity supporting those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, said there had been a “tsunami” of demand in recent years that was “overwhelming” services. Figures obtained by The Irish … Read more