Associations between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treatment and Patient Nutritional Status and Height.

In conclusion, the results suggest that the use of methylphenidate in patients who have ADHD and obesity is relevant not only for controlling ADHD symptoms but also for improving the nutritional status of these individuals. Moreover, the treatment did not affect the patients' height. PMID: 30386441 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30386441?dopt=Abstract

Source: Behavioural Neurology - November 4, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Granato MF, Ferraro AA, Lellis DM, Casella EB Tags: Behav Neurol Source Type: research