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.
Imaging and the Early Prediction of ADHD
fMRI, in combination with artificial intelligence, could provide a new tool for clinicians to use in making an accurate diagnosis of ADHD. More importantly, it could give families an early prediction of whether ADHD symptoms will emerge in an at-risk child.
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.
The Hidden Costs of ADHD
Recent research conducted at Florida International University has estimated that on average, families of kids with ADHD spent $15,036 per child—not including medication or therapy—and families of kids without ADHD spent $2,848 over the course of a child’s development. The study aims to alert parents to the importance of early diagnosis and treatment to help reduce the impact on the family.
Understanding the Long Term Stress of Raising Children with ADHD
A new study, based on data from the decades long Pittsburgh ADHD Longitudinal Study, identifies the primary sources of stress for parents raising children with ADHD, and suggests factors that can help reduce its negative impacts over time.
Behavioral Intervention May Reduce the Need to Medicate Children with ADHD
A new study, conducted by by researchers at Florida International University’s Center for Children and Families indicates that most children with ADHD who receive behavioral intervention do not need medication. The study offers parents another treatment option with positive, long-term benefits.
Adults with Persistent ADHD May Be at Higher Risk for Car Accidents
Many studies have confirmed that teen drivers with ADHD are at greater risk for being involved in an accident, getting ticketed for a traffic violation, or having their driver’s license suspended. A new study, conducted by Arunima Roy, PhD, of the University of Ottawa’s Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research in Ontario, has found that individuals whose childhood ADHD persists into adulthood also appear to be at increased risk for motor vehicle crashes.
New Research Pinpoints the Genes Responsible for ADHD
A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia. This knowledge may lead to the development of more effective treatments for all 5 conditions.