Does Having ADHD Make You More Likely to Get COVID-19?
Recent research suggests individuals with ADHD may be at higher risk for getting COVID-19 especially if they are not taking medication.
NVLD – The “Invisible” Learning Disorder
Nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD) affects nearly 3 million children. New research offers hope that NVLD will get more attention from clinicians.
Could a Modified DSM Offer More Accurate Diagnosis of Adult ADHD?
New research is demonstrating that a revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disordersobserved (DSM) criteria might yield more accurate diagnoses of adult ADHD.
Discovering the Genetic Risk Factors Behind ADHD
A major new study has identified specific genetic risk factors for ADHD. The findings can have significant implications for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of ADHD.
ADHD and Chronic Pain
A number of studies over the past several years have suggested that certain types of chronic pain and ADHD may be highly correlated. The good news is there is some indication that medications and cognitive behavioral therapy used as part of an ADHD treatment plan may also provide relief for chronic pain symptoms.
Can Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements Help Children with ADHD?
New research conducted in the United Kingdom and Taiwan lends more credence to the idea that Omega-3 fish oil supplements can improve the attention of children with ADHD as much as conventional drug treatments when they have low blood levels of omega-3. This could lead to more personalized ADHD treatments incorporating nutritional supplements.
Diagnoses of Adult ADHD Are on the Rise
A new study shows there is a significant rise in the diagnosis of ADHD in adults. It confirms a growing recognition in the medical community that ADHD is not a condition that individuals necessarily grow out of when they become adults. The implications are significant as a diagnosis of adult ADHD is linked to a near 13-year reduction of estimated life expectancy.