People diagnosed with ADHD as adults could be ‘at greater risk of dementia’
Study does not establish cause and effect, and experts say it highlights need for further researchPeople who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as adults could be at greater risk of developing dementia later in life, research suggests.While experts cautioned that the study did not establish whether the apparent link was cause and effect, they say it highlights the need to explore possible connections further and examine whether ADHD medications mitigate any potential dementia risk.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - October 17, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Medical research Health Science Source Type: news
Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Dementia Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 -- Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than other adults, a new study suggests.
The results also indicate that treatment with ADHD medication may... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Solriamfetol Effective for Managing ADHD in Adults
TUESDAY, Oct. 17, 2023 -- Solriamfetol seems to be effective for management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Craig B. H. Surman, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 17, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals 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
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
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 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
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
Seniors With ADHD Face Higher Car Crash Risk
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 -- While studies of ADHD and driving usually target teens, a new one focused on seniors found they have a significantly higher risk of car crashes.
Older adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were also... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 4, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
'I have ADHD - I had no idea these everyday behaviours were symptoms of the condition'
A life coach revealed five little-known behaviours of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder . (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Underdiagnosed: ADHD in Older Adults Underdiagnosed: ADHD in Older Adults
Effective treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can never come too late.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 25, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Pediatric ADHD medication errors reported to United States poison centers, 2000 to 2021 - DeCoster MM, Spiller HA, Badeti J, Casavant MJ, Rine NI, Michaels NL, Zhu M, Smith GA.
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the characteristics and trends of out-of-hospital attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication-related therapeutic errors among youth ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
ADHD Med Errors Among Kids Have Surged in Last 2 Decades
Medication errors among children who take drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) reported to U.S. poison control centers increased by nearly 300% over a 22-year period, a new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - September 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
