New atlas of brain cells offers insight on disorders like autism and ADHD
An NIH-led effort to create an atlas of human brain cells has identified more than 3,000 types of cells. The finding will help researchers understand disorders like autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - October 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jon Hamilton Source Type: news
Are you a time optimist? Why some people are perennially late – and how to be more punctual
While timekeepers naturally arrive early, time optimists set off with the assumption the lights will be green and the roads will be empty, getting ever more anxious as the minutes tick away. The good news? Change is possibleThe other day, I was waiting on a train platform, seething with irritation. The service was delayed, which meant I was going to be late meeting a friend at the theatre. It did not help that the venue was on the other side of London. It was one I had never visited before, so I had no idea how long it would take to walk from the station.“Running just a wee bit late,” I text-fibbed, feeling a rush of r...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 12, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Anita Chaudhuri Tags: Time management Mental health Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Science Life and style Psychology Society Source Type: news
Narcolepsy Med Shows Early Promise for Adult ADHD Narcolepsy Med Shows Early Promise for Adult ADHD
Solriamfetol may be a safe and effective nonstimulant treatment for adults with ADHD, results of a small, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study suggestMedscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 11, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Adult ADHD Trial Win; Suicide Drug Ditched; Mental Health Toll in War Zones
(MedPage Today) -- The narcolepsy drug solriamfetol (Sunosi) significantly improved attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in a small randomized trial. (Journal of Clinical Psychiatry)
Marking World Mental Health Day this week... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - October 11, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Narcolepsy Drug, Solriamfetol, Might Be New Treatment Option for ADHD
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 11, 2023 -- A medication already approved for excessive daytime sleepiness may help ease attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults who aren’t getting relief from available treatments, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 11, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Uncovering the impact of childhood sexual trauma on executive functioning: a case study of ADHD misdiagnosis - Obenauf C.
OBJECTIVE: Numerous studies have reported executive function differences among victims of childhood sexual abuse. This case study aims to expand upon the existing literature on the intersection of neuropsychological symptoms and trauma from childhood sexua... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
'Gender-bending' chemical found in food and plastic bottles now linked ADHD and autism
Researchers from New Jersey found that children with autism are 10 percent less able to eliminate bisphenol A (BPA) from their bodies, while kids with ADHD are 17 percent less able to purge it. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Psychotherapist Philippa Perry warns ADHD is becoming a 'fashionable' mental health 'buzzword' amid a rise in diagnoses - and says it's driven by 'social contagion'
The Islington-based psychotherapist, 65, who has been married to Grayson Perry for more than 30 years, told The Times some people use such terms to avoid taking 'self-responsibility'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ADHD Rates Holding Steady in US Children ADHD Rates Holding Steady in US Children
The prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among US children and adolescents remained stable at around 10% from 2017 through 2022, new data show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 10, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
ADHD medication: Supply issue leaves man without pills
Simon Hawkins says not knowing when he will get his tablets is stressful as shortages hit Wales. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - October 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ADHD Prevalence Was Steady in U.S. Youth From 2017 to 2022
FRIDAY, Oct. 6, 2023 -- The prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in U.S. youth remained steady from 2017 to 2022, according to a research letter published online Oct. 4 in JAMA Network Open.
Yanmei Li, from Guangdong... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 6, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Motor vehicle crash risk in older adult drivers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - Liu Y, Chihuri S, Mielenz TJ, Andrews HF, Betz ME, DiGuiseppi C, Eby DW, Hill LL, Jones V, Molnar LJ, Strogatz D, Li G.
IMPORTANCE: Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such as inattentiveness and impulsivity, could affect daily functioning and driving performance throughout the life span. Previous research on ADHD and driving safety is largely limit... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?
People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - October 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ADHD and Car Crashes; New Guidance on Stimulant Use Disorder Tx; KarXT Heads to FDA
(MedPage Today) -- Older adults with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had a significantly higher incidence of car crashes. (JAMA Network Open)
Meanwhile, the estimated prevalence of ADHD in kids 4 years and up held steady -- between... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - October 4, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
ADHD in Older Adults Linked to Increased Risk of Car Crashes ADHD in Older Adults Linked to Increased Risk of Car Crashes
A new study found a concerning link between older adults with self-reported ADHD and traffic accidents.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 4, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
