New Stroke Guidelines for Children Jul 18, 2008
Here are tips for parents who think their child may have ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Researchers report that there may be a connection between infants' naps and learning. (WebMD)
Whole food vs. processed food Jul 17, 2008
7 percent of school age children are diagnosed with ADHD. (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention). 80 million people have some form of heart disease. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Post a comment Jul 16, 2008
In my son s case, the Allegany-Limestone Central School District was given written notification of my son s diagnosis having been changed from ADHD and OCD to High Functioning Autism/PDD-NOS/Asperger s in February of 2000. The notification further stated that his previous diagnoses of OCD and PDD-NOS would be facets of his autism spectrum diagnosis. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Why doctors believe children as young as eight should be put on ... Jul 15, 2008
For example, amphetamine drugs, such as Ritalin, given to calm children with ADHD have a stimulating effect in adults ... Something similar seems to be happening with strong anti-psychotic tranquillisers, licensed for use on mentally disturbed adults, but increasingly being prescribed to children with behavioural problems such as ADHD.. (Daily Mail)
A leap in mental care for children Jul 13, 2008
There is much more information about how the brain interacts with risk factors for mental illnesses, resulting in effective, evidence-based treatments for depression, ADHD, and even psychosis. But too often these treatments do not reach the people who need them most. (Boston Globe)
Newsweek: Should kids go off ADHD meds at camp? Jul 13, 2008
Should Parents Take ADHD Kids Off Meds in Summer ... Some parents give ADHD kids a break from their meds during summer, but is that a wise move for kids who go to camp ... 5 million kids for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), physicians recommend an occasional break from the meds. (MSNBC -- Health)
Protein On 'Speed' Linked To ADHD Jul 13, 2008
The altered function of the transporter gene variant, discovered in two brothers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), supports a role for dopamine signaling in the disease. ADHD is one of the most common mental health disorders in children and adolescents, affecting up to 5 percent of school-age children in the United States ... "We believe that this is important evidence that ADHD can be caused by a functional deficit in the brain's dopamine signaling pathway," said Randy... (Science Daily)
ADHD Might Raise Kids' Obesity Risk Jul 7, 2008
By monitoring weight status of these youth, clinicians will be better prepared to prevent the development of childhood obesity and the negative physical health and psychosocial consequences," the researchers concluded. The report is published in the July issue of Pediatrics. In the study, researchers Molly E. Waring and Kate L. Lapane, from the department of community health at Brown Medical School in Providence, R.I., collected data on almost 63,000 children and adolescents, aged 5 to 17. The... (Health-Finder)
Innovative program focuses on improved care for children with ADHD Jul 7, 2008
CINCINNATI An innovative program is helping busy primary care physicians improve the care they provide for school-aged children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to a study led by researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and published in the July edition of Pediatrics. The study is the first to intervene with an entire community of primary care physicians and help them more accurately diagnose and effectively monitor treatment response of their... (EurekAlert!)
Study Uncovers How Ritalin Works in the Brain Jul 5, 2008
People without attention problems are increasingly using Ritalin to boost their cognitive function, Berridge noted, and his findings show why the drug is useful for this purpose, as well as effective in treating most children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). "We drink coffee for the same reasons," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jul 4, 2008
Each year when parents ask me of the name of a "professional" who could diagnose their child with ADHD so that the kid can have more time on standardized tests, I instead recommend test-taking strategies. Unfortunately, parents don't want to go this route. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Children's suicide attempts raise concerns about ADHD medication Jul 4, 2008
It is not the first time concern has been raised about Strattera, and other ADHD drugs ... A year later, it issued a warning that all ADHD drugs may be associated with agitation, hallucinations and other psychiatric problems among children ... One expert said the problems associated with this category of drugs should prompt serious questions about the fact they are often prescribed to young people with ADHD.. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Doctor prescribes plain talk when it comes to medicine Jul 4, 2008
He also has several E-books, which are topic specific, including Alzheimer disease, ADHD, and nutrition and pregnancy. Video Comments. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Book Review: Please Don't Label My ... Jul 1, 2008
Is a child who is constantly in possession of a computer, cell phone or other hand held electronic device really suffering from ADD or ADHD if he is deprived of all devices and expected to sit quietly and listen. In Please Don t Label My Child, Dr. Scott M. Shannon M.D., a renowned child psychiatrist, shares his experiences and observations. (Suite101.com)
Single Mechanism For Hypertension, Insulin Resistance And Immune Suppression Jul 1, 2008
ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed chronic psychiatric conditions. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Vanderbilt Sleep Center's expansion plans Jul 1, 2008
Vanderbilt Sleep Center makes expansion plans for Williamson County - Nashville Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
The AAP gets tough on vaccine dissenters Jun 29, 2008
Originally posted: June 27, 2008. The American Academy of Pediatrics is growing so concerned about the climbing rate of vaccine exemptions--and the possible affect on community health--that it recently formed a group called the "Immunization Alliance" to address the growing refusal of some parents to vaccinate. (Chicago Tribune)
UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Jun 28, 2008
Autism, Fragile X, ADHD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Studied ... ADHD, epilepsy, Tourette s Syndrome, learning disabilities and 22q11. (Suite101.com)
ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs Jun 27, 2008
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex syndrome affecting between 8 percent and 12 percent of school-aged children worldwide ... COMT regulates levels of the brain chemical dopamine in the prefrontal cortex, and dopamine appears to regulate precisely the behaviors that tend to be disrupted in children with ADHD. ... To address this hypothesis, Joober and his team studied 188 white children, average age 9, with ADHD. Each child was evaluated for a series of five attention... (MEDLINEplus)
Family visits D.C. for autism march Jun 26, 2008
The group believes that toxins in the vaccines may cause not only autism but also other neurological disorders such as ADHD.. While the rally might not cause an immediate reaction, Sturdivant is hoping that it will at least raise the public's awareness. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Singer Winehouse has lung disease Jun 24, 2008
Page last updated at 16:25 GMT, Monday, 23 June 2008 17:25 UK. Singer Amy Winehouse has "traces" of the lung disease emphysema but is "responding brilliantly to treatment", her father has said. (BBC News -- Health)
ADHD cuts workplace productivity Jun 24, 2008
People who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder work 22 fewer days each year than their colleagues who don't have ADHD, according to a new World Health Organization study. Some of those are sick days, but most are days of lost productivity as a result of the symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity that characterize ADHD. ... "It's a surprisingly serious disorder," says study co-author Ronald Kessler, a professor of health-care policy at Harvard Medical School, who said ADHD has a more... (Globe and Mail)
Hildreth on Health: Maintaining a happy thyroid Jun 20, 2008
Under refined sugars we will see an acceleration as we age of ADHD, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, cancer, Candida, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, thyroid disorders, and tooth decay. Aspartame, a sugar substitute, will find anxiety, unexplained increasing pains, migrating pains, brain fog, confusion, depression, dizziness, eye problems, fatigue, hyper- and hypothyroid states, fibromyalgia, headaches, muscular weakness, neurological disorders, and altered immune function. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Ways of preventing heatstroke Jun 19, 2008
Some other drugs that increase the risk of heat-related illness include alcohol; amphetamines prescribed for ADD or ADHD, such as Ritalin; Xanax and other benzodiazepines prescribed for anxiety or seizures; beta and calcium channel blockers taken for high blood pressure, migraines or glaucoma; caffeine and other diuretics; anti-psychotic medications classified as neuroleptics or phenothiazines; thyroid medication; tri-cyclic antidepressants; and steroidal drugs that treat asthma, arthritis and... (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Mets Fire Manager Willie Randolph Jun 17, 2008
Learn about signs, symptoms and treatments for ADHD with this helpful guide. You put your garden tools through a lot. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Docs Learn To Be Honest About Cancer Death Jun 17, 2008
Learn about signs, symptoms and treatments for ADHD with this helpful guide. You can save money on those continually rising airfare with these great deals. (Click2Houston, TX)
Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors? Jun 17, 2008
Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors ... Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors ... An ADHD-associated version of the human gene DRD4 is linked to better health among nomadic tribesmen, but may cause malnourishment in their settled cousins, according to new research by a team directed by an anthropologist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). (EurekAlert!)
High Blood Pressure Follows Kids To Adulthood Jun 17, 2008
Learn about signs, symptoms and treatments for ADHD with this helpful guide. Like online video. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Mutation Related To ADHD Drug Metabolism Discovered Jun 16, 2008
15, 2008) Researchers within the Darby Children s Research Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have discovered a gene mutation directly involved in the metabolism of the most common and perhaps most known medication used to treat ADHD, methylphenidate (MPH), or Ritalin. The discovery may open the door to pre-testing of patients for the appropriate ADHD medication, instead of having to undergo trial and error ... Researchers within the Darby Children s Research Institute... (Science Daily)
LifeLinks to kick off series of mental health presentations Thursday Jun 14, 2008
- July 24, ADHD: Doesn t the Name Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Say It All. The session will feature tips for families with children diagnosed with ADHD. The presenter will be Amanda Heath, a crisis clinician with the Regional Behavioral Health Network, a program of LifeLinks, that works with children and families in a seven-county area. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Skill-building support group offered for children with ADHD, ADD Jun 12, 2008
The sessions will help children better understand ADHD/ADD and develop skills for success. Topics will include organization, staying focused, thinking before acting and managing feelings. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
St. John's Wort of no help for ADHD symptoms Jun 12, 2008
A new study shows St. John's wort is ineffective in the treatment of ADHD.. St. John's Wort of no help for ADHD symptoms ... According to a study, published in the June 11 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, subjects with ADHD who were treated with St. John's Wort did not have a greater improvement in symptoms compared to subjects who took a placebo. (CTV.ca)
St. Johns Wort Doesnt Soothe ADHD Children Jun 12, 2008
MedHeadlines - St. John s Wort Doesn t Soothe ADHD Children. St. John s Wort Doesn t Soothe ADHD Children ... There are many treatment options available to help families bring peace into the home and soothe ADHD children from the many troubling symptoms of the disorder. (MedHeadlines)
Use Of Bright Lighting May Improve Dementia Symptoms For Elderly Persons Jun 12, 2008
14, 2007) Scientists have developed glasses, nightlights and light bulbs designed to block blue light, therefore altering a person's circadian rhythm, which leads to improvement in ADHD symptoms and sleep. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Can't Sleep? Turn Off the Cell Phone! Jun 12, 2008
She notes that other factors can affect both how long children sleep and how they score on tests; youngsters with ADHD, for example, typically sleep less than other children and tend to score poorly on neuropsychological tests. "It could be that there are other variables here that could be impacting on both sleep and test performance," she says. (Time.com)
Is ADHD An Advantage For Nomadic Tribesmen? Jun 11, 2008
Is ADHD An Advantage For Nomadic Tribesmen ... Is ADHD An Advantage For Nomadic Tribesmen ... 10, 2008) A propensity for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might be beneficial to a group of Kenyan nomads, according to new research. (Science Daily)
Bright Light Therapy May Improve Nocturnal Sleep In Mothers Jun 11, 2008
5, 2008) Treatment with methylphenidate appears to have beneficial effects on sleep parameters in adults with ADHD, including increased sleep efficiency and a feeling of improved restorative value of. (Dec. (Science Daily)
St. John's wort fails to help kids with ADHD Jun 11, 2008
St. John's wort, pine bark extract and blue-green algae are among commonly used herbal treatments for children with ADHD. They appeal to parents who want to avoid stimulants like Ritalin and other drugs used to help children control their behavior ... "Do an Internet search and you'll find a wide variety of herbal products marketed for ADHD," said lead author Wendy Weber of Bastyr University's School of Naturopathic Medicine in suburban Seattle ... Weber reasoned St. John's wort might work the... (Yahoo News)
St. John's Wort Doesn't Help ADHD Jun 11, 2008
com - St. Johnort Doesnelp ADHD ... St. Johnort Doesnelp ADHD ... A study published on Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association involving 54 children with ADHD ages 6 to 17 found that those given St. John's wort three times a day for eight weeks did no better than those getting a placebo. (Newsmax)
St. John's Wort No Help for ADHD Jun 11, 2008
A popular herbal remedy for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children actually does little to improve symptoms of the disease, according to a new study. Researchers at Bastyr University in Washington state report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that does not help children with ADHD to concentrate or curb hyperactivity any more than a rice-protein placebo over an eight-week period ... It's the first such study to tackle the question of St.... (Time.com)
* World News Quick Take Jun 10, 2008
ADHD may help some: study. A genetic propensity for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may actually help people thrive in nomadic environments, a study of Kenyan tribesmen published last Tuesday showed ... This insight might allow us to begin to view ADHD as not just a disease but something with adaptive components. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Health InfoCenter Jun 10, 2008
For more on the ADHD drug study. Need help to quit smoking. (WCAX.com, VT)
Treating Autism with Vitamin B6 Jun 7, 2008
Interestingly, magnesium has also proven beneficial for some children with ADHD.. Safety. (Suite101.com)
Candidates' Records Reveal Health Issues Jun 7, 2008
Learn about signs, symptoms and treatments for ADHD with this helpful guide. Stop avoiding the collection calls and notices and take control of your debt. (Click2Houston, TX)
We Come in Many Sizes Jun 5, 2008
This does not even include the children on meds for ADD and ADHD which have the same side effects. NAAFA: Not just for Socializing. (Suite101.com)
Oregon teacher placed on paid leave after taping student to chair Jun 5, 2008
I had ADHD as a kid, and spent a lot of time with my desk pushed right next to the teachers desk to keep me in line. As a child, I hated this, but as an adult looking back, I realize this was necessary for the teacher to teach without my constant hyperactive disruption. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Those with ADHD do 1 month's less work a year Jun 4, 2008
NEW YORK - Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do about one month's less work each year than people who don't have this condition, a new 10-country study from the World Health Organization (WHO) demonstrates ... Workplace programs to screen employees for ADHD and provide treatment could be a cost-effective way to improve productivity, de Graaf and his team say, especially since just a fraction of individuals with the condition were getting treatment ... The National... (MSNBC -- Health)
Bunk bed injuries common but preventable Jun 4, 2008
"It's almost like they have ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]," he says. While the study did not include fatalities, Dr. Smith says the worst-case scenario for children under 6 is strangulation. (Globe and Mail)
FDA urged to ban 8 food dyes Jun 4, 2008
Advocacy group seeks ban on 8 artificial food colorings, citing ADHD link in kids. FDA disputes the group's assertion. (CNN -- Health)
Are Food Dyes Fueling Kids' Hyperactivity? Jun 4, 2008
Group Calls for Ban on Artificial Coloring; Others Dismiss Connection to ADHD ... whose 10-year-old son Jake Kushner suffers from ADHD, said she had tried everything to confront her son's disorder, such as eliminating gluten, eating organic and visiting a psychiatrist and a psychologist. (ABC News)
ADHD & Related Conditions Jun 3, 2008
ADHD & Related Conditions: Linked to Anxiety, Learning Disabilities, OCD & Tourette Syndrome ... ADHD & Related Conditions ... Conditions that often occur with ADHD include obsessive-compulsive and antisocial behaviour disorders, depression, anxiety, learning disabilities and Tourette's Syndrome. (Suite101.com)
Starting with a clean slate Jun 2, 2008
A bit of an ADHD afflicted child like most three year olds I suppose but when she focuses, she s quite the little athlete. So I didn t have the chance to find beauty on the Courtney Love train wreck that today s game sounded like. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
HealHealth Buzz: Pregnancy and Drug Labels and Other Health News May 30, 2008
Struggling With ADHD ... Adults with , or ADHD, miss an average of three or more weeks per year in workplace productivity, according to the ... About 3 to 4 percent of adults worldwide have ADHD, which involves forgetfulness, impulsiveness, and chronic hyperactivity. (U.S. News & World Report)
Could Bacteria Cause Sudden Baby Deaths? May 30, 2008
Learn about signs, symptoms and treatments for ADHD with this helpful guide. Wondering whether or not that first date was as good as you thought it was. (NBC 11, CA)
People With ADHD Do One Month's Less Work Per Year, Study Finds May 29, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 28, 2008) Workers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do 22 days less work per year than people who do not have the disorder, finds new research. So much work is being lost that the researchers recommend employers consider screening staff for ADHD and providing treatment for those affected, because it would be more cost-effective for their businesses ... People who have ADHD find it difficult to concentrate because they may be hyperactive, easily distracted,... (Science Daily)
Study finds ADHD cuts productivity May 28, 2008
Researchers screened 7,075 workers, age 18 to 44 years, for ADHD. They also asked the workers from Belgium, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States about their performance. The results showed people with ADHD spent 22. (Boston Globe)
Adult ADHD 'linked to lost work' May 28, 2008
Adult ADHD 'linked to lost work. The study estimates 3% of workers have ADHD ... It's important that ADHD isn't stigmatised as many people with the condition can hold down jobs. (BBC News -- Health)
Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually May 28, 2008
TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) miss, on average, more than three weeks a year in workplace productivity, according to a new global reckoning of the problem ... Altogether, between 3 percent and 4 percent of adults worldwide have ADHD, according to survey data from the World Health Organization (WHO) ... But many adult workers with ADHD may not know they have a problem, the team noted. (U.S. News & World Report)
ADHD can cost adults 20 workdays a year May 28, 2008
ADHD can cost adults 20 or more workdays a year ... More recently, it has been recognized as continuing into adulthood for some people, and new research seeks to estimate the effect of ADHD on workers ... It might be cost-effective for employers to screen workers for ADHD and provide treatment, the researchers suggest. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
1,571 wait for housing help May 28, 2008
Kelso Resident wrote on May 27, 2008 10:05 AM:" To the person who posts this can you post this second part right after my first if it's possible? Thanks. I'm barley able comprehend what I'm doing in my GED Classes because I have ADHD and since I'm 26 I don't get medical coverage from the state anymore so I applied to DHS for medical and because I'm a 26 yr old single male without any kids I don't qualify for medical coverage so they also throw everything at me that way also. They tell me that I... (Longview Daily News, WA)
ADHD Costly In Adult Work Time May 27, 2008
More recently, it has been recognized as continuing into adulthood for some people, and new research seeks to estimate the effect of ADHD on workers ... It might be cost-effective for employers to screen workers for ADHD and provide treatment, the researchers suggest ... "There were many more people than most of us who have done these studies had expected," that were affected by adult ADHD, said Dr. Ronald C. Kessler of Harvard University, a co-author of the report. (CBS News)
Shire Announces Approval of ELAPRASE(R) (idursulfase) in Brazil May 27, 2008
Shire focuses its business on attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human genetic therapies (HGT), gastrointestinal (GI) and renal diseases ... The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: the inherent uncertainty of pharmaceutical research, product development including, but not limited to the successful development of JUVISTA(R) (Human TGFb3) and veleglucerase alfa (GA-GCB); manufacturing and commercialization including, but not limited to,... (PR Newswire)
Higher education May 27, 2008
The prescribed medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being abused as a study tool by students without ADHD.. Eric Lewkowiez, an assistant professor in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia, spends a large part of his day with ADHD patients ... Those with ADHD taking the medication can achieve A's and B's rather than D's and F's, while those without ADHD can receive benefits of improved alertness but less dramatic effects. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Therapeutic Vest Will Help Children With Autism, ADHD, Anxiety May 26, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2008) Children with autism and ADHD may soon get anxiety relief from a novel deep-pressure vest developed by Brian Mullen at the University of Massachusetts Amherst ... Occupational therapists working with children suffering from autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorders have observed that DPTS can increase attention to tasks and reduce anxiety and harmful behaviors by providing different sensory stimuli ... Initial results of a study with students at UMass Amherst who... (Science Daily)
The MOTHERS Act: Thalidomide Revisited? May 24, 2008
1963;34:161-66) He is author of the book: THE ADHD FRAUD -- How Psychiatry Makes "Patients" of Normal Children *Amy Philo was prescribed Zoloft in 2004 to treat anxiety, following her newborn son's life-threatening choking incident. Zoloft caused her to become homicidal and suicidal, which persisted until she discontinued the drug five months later against medical advice. (PR Newswire)
