An Indonesian teenager died after reportedly being struck with a police officer’s tactical helmet, sparking outrage from human rights groups who are calling it an “extrajudicial killing.” Arianto Tawakal, 14, was allegedly assaulted by a police officer in Maluku province. The police officer claimed he was monitoring illegal street racing. The family denied the allegations … Read more
A teenager has died in hospital a week after he was hit by a car in Melbourne’s south-east. Police have been told the vehicle was travelling along Pound Road in Narre Warren South when it left the road and hit the 16-year-old boy before crashing into a tree about 4.30pm on February 13. The Narre … Read more
A 17-year-old Kashmiri boy was attacked by a shopkeeper in Uttarakhand‘s Dehradun district, with the teenager suffering serious injuries after being hit on the head with an iron rod. According to reports, the boy and another friend had gone to purchase chips from a grocery store in Vikas Nagar area. While discussing in their native … Read more
Novel non-Stimulant Shows Promise for Adult ADHD: Centanafadine Demonstrates Clinically Meaningful Enhancement Table of Contents Novel non-Stimulant Shows Promise for Adult ADHD: Centanafadine Demonstrates Clinically Meaningful Enhancement Centanafadine Shows Promise in ADHD Treatment: A New Approach to Symptom Management Understanding Centanafadine’s Impact on ADHD Symptoms Expanding the Research: Pediatric Trials Yield Positive Results safety Profile … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The novel norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI) centanafadine (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) is effective and “clinically meaningful” for adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggested. In a combined analysis of two phase 3 trials with a total of 859 adults, more patients who received the NDSRI had at least an … Read more
TOPLINE: Parental metabolic syndrome (MetS) had a notable impact on the metabolic health of offspring; paternal MetS showed stronger associations with several metabolic markers in boys, whereas maternal MetS was linked to elevated triglyceride levels in both sexes but affected other markers, primarily in boys. METHODOLOGY: Multiple studies have examined the influence of parental MetS … Read more
Irish entrepreneur Suzy Griffin Dunne founded cruelty-free colour cosmetics range Hildun Beauty to “bridge high-performance formulas with skin-first integrity.” The brand’s debut llaunch sold out within 48 hours of hitting the market and the range has already picked up multiple beauty awards and become a favourite among top makeup artists. We spoke to her about … Read more
TOPLINE: A recent study identified three clinically distinct vitiligo profiles on the basis of Vitiligo Patient Priority Outcomes (ViPPO) responses from real-world patient data. Classes with more severe emotional and social functioning impacts had more severe disease per physician assessment, visible areas of lesion involvement, and work productivity and quality-of-life (QoL) impairment. METHODOLOGY: Researchers collected … Read more
A new systematic review and network meta-analysis showed few differences in the cardiovascular (CV) effects of stimulants and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Short-term use of amphetamines, atomoxetine, lisdexamfetamine, methylphenidate, and viloxazine was associated with small increases in blood pressure (BP), pulse, or both in children, adolescents, and adults. Further, the … Read more
Illicit drug toxicity is an “escalating public health emergency” in Canada that significantly affects adolescents, yet pediatricians are ill prepared to manage it, new research suggested. A study of more than 1000 pediatricians in Canada who care for young people aged 12-18 years found that while close to 14% reported caring for at least one … Read more