//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/add_and_adhd/ Read the latest medical research on ADHD. Learn about the symptoms of ADD and ADHD. Find out about ADHD tests, a recommended diet, medication and new treatment options. en-us Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:16:21 EDT Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:16:21 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/add_and_adhd/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705115144.htm Children taking a prescription stimulant to manage ADHD symptoms are not at a higher risk of substance use disorder as adolescents or young adults, according to new research. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:51:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230705115144.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424133602.htm 问题“修剪”itsel大脑的能力f of unnecessary connections may underlie a wide range of mental health disorders that begin during adolescence, according to research published today. The findings may help explain why people are often affected by more than one mental health disorder, and may in future help identify those at greatest risk. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:36:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230424133602.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230418101427.htm Information available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:14:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/04/230418101427.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230209114741.htm A large international study has identified 27 loci in the human genome with genetic variants that increase the risk of ADHD. This is more than twice as many as previous studies have found. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:47:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/02/230209114741.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230116112600.htm On Blue Monday -- supposedly the gloomiest day of the year -- a study shows adults with high levels of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than adults with high levels of autistic traits. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:26:00 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/01/230116112600.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220112653.htm Childhood body mass index is unlikely to have a big impact on children's mood or behavioural disorders, according to a new study. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:26:53 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221220112653.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208123533.htm For decades, doctors have treated kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with methylphenidate, a stimulant drug sold as Ritalin and Concerta, making it one of the most widely prescribed medications aimed at the central nervous system. One might expect that researchers would know how methylphenidate works in the brain by now, but little is known about the drug's mechanism of action. Now, a new study seeks to close this gap and understand how methylphenidate interacts with cognitive control networks and attentional behavior. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:35:33 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208123533.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208085834.htm Genetic predisposition to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can predict cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease later in life, study finds. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:58:34 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/12/221208085834.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116133831.htm Researchers have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study found that individuals diagnosed with ADHD had differences in genes that code for known chemicals that brain cells use to communicate. The results show how genomic differences might contribute to symptoms. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:38:31 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/11/221116133831.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132624.htm New research has found that babies with larger birth weights tend to have fewer mental health and behavioral issues in childhood and adolescence. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:26:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220929132624.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220922103132.htm Scientists have shown that defects in the protein CAPRIN1 are the cause of various neurological impairments. Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:31:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220922103132.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915165319.htm Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:53:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220915165319.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220908100020.htm Children of women with gestational diabetes and obesity may be twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to those whose mothers did not have obesity, according to new research. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/09/220908100020.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220812224142.htm Among children born at term (37--41 weeks), those born before 39 weeks are more likely to experience symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:41:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/08/220812224142.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220713114545.htm 在随后的一项研究早产儿7years, investigators found that children who received greater quantities of maternal milk both during and after time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) had greater academic achievement, higher IQs and reduced ADHD symptoms. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:45:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/07/220713114545.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220617101604.htm Researchers found that recordings from the retina could identify distinct signals for both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing a potential biomarker for each condition. Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:16:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/06/220617101604.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220519125747.htm Pharmacologic treatment in children and adolescents with psychiatric disorders reduces the risk of substance use later in life, especially in ADHD. Earlier-onset and longer-lasting treatment were most effective at reducing the later onset of substance use disorders. Thu, 19 May 2022 12:57:47 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220519125747.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220519115333.htm Here's another good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests. Thu, 19 May 2022 11:53:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/05/220519115333.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220426101650.htm A study reports that children with ADHD and emotional dysregulation randomized to take a micronutrient formula were three times more likely to show symptomatic improvement on blinded clinician ratings, compared to those in the placebo group (54% versus 18%). The micronutrient formula, consisting of all known vitamins and essential minerals, was administered for eight weeks. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:16:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220426101650.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220412141107.htm Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) may be a better diagnosis for some people than ADHD, according to a new study. MD is a condition whereby people slip into involved highly detailed and realistic daydreams that can last hours at the cost of normal functioning. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:11:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/04/220412141107.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220225135652.htm New research has found that people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to also exhibit hoarding behaviors, which can have a serious impact on their quality of life. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:56:52 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2022/02/220225135652.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211216145016.htm In habituation, an organism gets so used to a ubiquitous sight, smell, sensation or sound that it virtually disappears. Researchers have identified a transporter protein in the brain that plays a vital role in habituation. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:50:16 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/12/211216145016.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210923102042.htm A new study describes the existence of a complex built by dopamine and noradrenergic receptors that could be a therapeutic target of potential interest to tackle the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impulsivity. Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:20:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210923102042.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210916173451.htm Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:34:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210916173451.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210909123905.htm A large study has found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. The study shows that parents and grandparents of individuals with ADHD were at higher risk of dementia than those with children and grandchildren without ADHD. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:39:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/09/210909123905.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210813100258.htm Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don't outgrow the disorder, as widely thought. It manifests itself in adulthood in different ways and waxes and wanes over a lifetime, according to a new study. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:02:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/08/210813100258.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210706191617.htm Adults with ADHD are at higher risk of a wide range of physical conditions, including nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases, according to a large register-based study in Sweden. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:16:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/07/210706191617.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210629134327.htm Tests of a drug known to stimulate brain activity have shown early success in reducing symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in 38 men and women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.) Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:43:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210629134327.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210629120746.htm Scientists explored a technique called 'neurofeedback,' which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of neuroscientists found that not only did the training have a positive effect on patients' concentration abilities, but also that the attention improvement was closely linked to an enhanced response from the brain -- the P3 wave -- which is known to reflect integration of information in the brain. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:07:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/06/210629120746.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210407110411.htm Children experiencing cognitive problems such as low attention, poor memory or lack of inhibition may later suffer mental health issues as teenagers and young adults, a new study reveals. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:04:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/04/210407110411.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210210165941.htm Exposure to the bacteria that causes strep throat does not appear to make Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders worse in children and teens, according to a new study. However, exposure was associated with increased symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:59:41 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/02/210210165941.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210127171838.htm A new study has identified how specific communication among different brain regions, known as brain connectivity, can serve as a biomarker for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:18:38 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2021/01/210127171838.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201230094226.htm The introduction of computer simulation to the identification of symptoms in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has potential to provide an additional objective tool to gauge the presence and severity of behavioral problems, researchers suggest. Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:42:26 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201230094226.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201218084147.htm Individuals with high ADHD-traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able to perform tasks involving attentional regulation or emotional control after a sleepless night than individuals with low ADHD-traits, a new study reports. Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:41:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/12/201218084147.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201021085107.htm Low levels of key, body-regulating chemicals in mothers during the first three months of pregnancy may interfere with the baby's brain development, a large study shows. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:51:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201021085107.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201019082843.htm Children who are later diagnosed with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder visit doctors and hospitals more often in their first year of life than non-affected children, suggesting a potential new way to identify the conditions early. Mon, 19 Oct 2020 08:28:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201019082843.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201016112903.htm New research suggests that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even aggressive behaviors may be linked with sugar intake, and that it may have an evolutionary basis. Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:29:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201016112903.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201013141749.htm Scottish children with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions experience greater school absenteeism and exclusion, poorer exam attainment and increased unemployment, according to a study. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:17:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/10/201013141749.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200929123524.htm Extracurricular sport in middle childhood diminishes subsequent ADHD symptoms in girls, but not in boys, a new study suggests. Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:35:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/09/200929123524.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200818142135.htm A new study reports that the risk of being involved in car crashes increases for those diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study looked specifically at the rate of car crashes by adulthood, which was 1.45 times higher in those with a childhood history of ADHD compared to adults with no ADHD. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:21:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200818142135.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200812164926.htm Many people have experienced a few nights of bad sleep that resulted in shifting attention spans, impulsive tendencies and hyperactivity the next day -- all behaviors resembling ADHD. A new study found that this dynamic may also be linked to increased entrepreneurial behavior. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:49:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/08/200812164926.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200527123344.htm The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Paleolithic to the present day, according to new research. Wed, 27 May 2020 12:33:44 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/05/200527123344.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200416094212.htm Emotional, social and psychiatric problems in children and adolescents have been linked to higher levels of genetic vulnerability for adult depression. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:42:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/04/200416094212.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200210104120.htm The risk of ADHD was 34 percent higher in children whose mother had a vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy than in those children whose mother's vitamin D level was sufficient during the first and second trimesters. The result was adjusted for maternal age, socioeconomic status and psychiatric history. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 10:41:20 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200210104120.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200203104447.htm Children diagnosed with ADHD inconsistently take their prescribed medication, going without treatment 40 per cent of the time, a new study has found. Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:44:47 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/02/200203104447.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200117100257.htm 研究人员已经确定了t的某些地区he human brain respond to methylphenidate -- a stimulant drug which is used to treat symptoms of ADHD. The work may help researchers understand the precise mechanism of the drug and ultimately develop more targeted medicines for the condition. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:02:57 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200117100257.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200106161943.htm Researchers have shown that the brains of young adult Romanian adoptees who were institutionalized as children are around 8.6% smaller than the brains of English adoptees who have not suffered this form of deprivation. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:19:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2020/01/200106161943.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191211145609.htm Deep learning, a type of artificial intelligence, can boost the power of MRI in predicting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study. Researchers said the approach could also have applications for other neurological conditions. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:56:09 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/12/191211145609.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191030100049.htm Researchers have investigated the actions of the drug in rats. Using dopamine cell recordings, electrochemical monitoring and computer modeling, they discovered a type of feedback loop that modulates dopamine levels in the rats' brains in response to the drug. This regulatory process may shed light on methylphenidate's therapeutic properties in ADHD. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:00:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191030100049.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191024115020.htm Young mothers have a greater chance of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research. Exploring the genetic relationship between female reproductive traits and key psychiatric disorders, it found that the genetic risk of ADHD in children was strongly associated with early maternal age at first birth, particular for women younger than 20. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 11:50:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/10/191024115020.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190909095021.htm A large study has shown that children of mothers who are anxious during pregnancy and in the first few years of the child's life have twice the risk of having hyperactivity symptoms at age 16. Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:50:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/09/190909095021.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190826104830.htm Researchers have found that as premature babies grow, their mental health may be related less to the medical challenges they face after birth than to the environment the babies enter once they leave the neonatal intensive care unit. Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:48:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/08/190826104830.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190723182249.htm A de novo gene mutation that encodes a brain protein in a child with autism has been placed into the brains of mice. These mice then showed severe alterations of specific behaviors that closely resemble those seen in human autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. Tue, 23 Jul 2019 18:22:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190723182249.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190723085959.htm Analysis quantifies the extent which stimulant treatment reduces serious outcomes in children and young adults with ADHD. Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:59:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190723085959.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190722085826.htm Preschoolers with symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are much less likely than other children their age to be ready for school, new research has found. Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:58:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/07/190722085826.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190628120508.htm A new study reviewed evidence from research conducted around the world and estimated the prevalence of conduct disorder to be around 3 percent in school-aged children and a leading cause of referral to child and adolescent mental health services. Yet paradoxically it is one of the least widely recognized or studied psychiatric disorders, and funding for research into it lags far behind many other childhood disorders. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 12:05:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190628120508.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/05/190523202604.htm Leonardo da Vinci produced some of the world's most iconic art, but historical accounts show that he struggled to complete his works. New research now suggests the best explanation for Leonardo's inability to finish projects is that the great artist may have had attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Thu, 23 May 2019 20:26:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/05/190523202604.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/05/190520081922.htm Teen drivers diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to crash, be issued traffic and moving violations, and engage in risky driving behaviors than their peers without ADHD. Mon, 20 May 2019 08:19:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/05/190520081922.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190408081816.htm Teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit from more sleep to help them focus, plan and control their emotions. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:18:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190408081816.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190402113136.htm New research in rodents reveals for the first time how dopamine changes the function of the brain's prefrontal cortex. Researchers found that dopamine has little effect on individual cells. Instead, it generates sustained activity in the ensemble of cells in the prefrontal cortex that lasts for up to 20 minutes. Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:31:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/04/190402113136.htm