Those with ADHD do 1 month's less work a year Jun 4, 2008
The condition is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity and is more common among children in the preschool and early school years. It is hard for these children to control their behavior and pay attention. (MSNBC -- Health)
Childhood lead exposure linked to adult crime May 28, 2008
For nearly 50 years, researchers have known about the relationship between children's impulsivity and high levels of lead in their bodies. As recently as 2007, economist Rick Nevin tied violent crime rates to historic use of leaded gasoline. (USA Today)
A Trial Of Removing Food Additives Should Be Considered For Hyperactive Children, Experts Suggest May 24, 2008
(May 17, 2007) New research shows that the existence of overactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness in children who also exhibit poor achievement in math, reading, and language may be due to shared genetic. (May 20, 2008) A recent trial, known as the National Institute for Neurological Disorders rt-PA Stroke Trial, had a profound effect on how patients with stroke were managed, and yet many stroke experts had concerns. (Science Daily)
Key differences in addicts brains May 22, 2008
Dr Jeff Dalley, who led the study funded by the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust, said that this showed clearly that the brain differences, and the impulsivity linked to them, pre-dated any exposure to drugs, with the possibility that the situation in human drug users could be the same. The reasons why any particular individual may start using drugs and become a problem drug user are far more complex than just genetic make-up. (BBC News -- Health)
Mental Health Resources In Queens May 16, 2008
(Annmarie Fertoli) Members and staff at Venture House in Jamaica pose in the clubhouse’s garden. Venture House offers a rehabilitative social environment for people living with mental illness. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Electrode Re-implantation Helps Some Parkinson's Disease Patients May 14, 2008
Implanting electrodes that stimulate the subthalamic nucleus, a region deep in the brain potentially related to impulsivity, is effective in reducing medication doses and improving the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, according to background information in the article. With this treatment, medication doses are often reduced by 50 percent to 65 percent, and scores on scales measuring motor function (generally impaired in Parkinson's disease) typically improve by 40 percent to 70 percent. (Science Daily)
Electrode Placement Key to Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Patients May 14, 2008
Implanting electrodes to stimulate the subthalamic nucleus, a part of the brain potentially related to impulsivity, has helped people with Parkinson's disease reduce their medication intake by up to 65 percent and lessen characteristic motor impairment by as much as 70 percent, according to background information for the study published in the May issue of Archives of Neurology. But a study of seven Parkinson's patients who did not respond well to the procedure shows that additional surgery to... (MEDLINEplus)
Diagnosing ADHD in Preschool May 13, 2008
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a syndrome characterized by the presence of clinically significant levels of hyperactivity, impulsivity, short attention span, difficulty waiting in line, interrupting, disorganization, and low frustration tolerance ... Toddlers and very young children normally exhibit many of the features of ADHD. Child neurologist Dr. Sara J. Dorison explains that it is difficult to determine whether a young child has a normal amount of hyperactivity,... (Suite101.com)
Jerry Crasnick May 13, 2008
" Rehabilitation brought Henniger from Denver Health to Craig Hospital, and a slew of talented and devoted professionals. Jim Schraa, his neuropsychologist, helps him deal with his newfound impulsivity and penchant for expressing emotions before thinking. Walter Johnson, a Denver ocularist with a classic baseball name, talked him through the trauma of losing an eye, then crafted a prosthetic replacement. Henniger even received clearance to resume driving a car on a limited basis. Doctors Mario... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Phase III pivotal results presented of VYVANSE to treat ADHD in adults May 9, 2008
"This study demonstrated that VYVANSE significantly improved ADHD symptoms in adults, including inattention, such as the ability to focus, organize and complete tasks, which are essential during an adult day, as well as hyperactivity, such as restlessness, and impulsivity." ... ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of... (EurekAlert!)
Manage childhood hyperactivity with food May 8, 2008
But for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity interfere with daily life ... A child is considered to have ADHD if he or she demonstrates symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity for at least six months in two settings, such as home and school. (Globe and Mail)
Overcome your fears May 8, 2008
Genes do influence impulsivity, which certainly affects the risks people take. And testosterone inclines males to take more risks than females. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
New analysis shows DAYTRANA offered ADHD symptom control for 12 months May 8, 2008
g., inability to focus, organize and finish tasks), while boys tend to exhibit disruptive symptoms such as hyperactivity and impulsivity (e ... ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development ... To be properly diagnosed with ADHD, a child needs to demonstrate at least six of nine symptoms of inattention; and/or... (EurekAlert!)
Shire investigational nonstimulant INTUNIV showed significant efficacy in reducing ADHD symptoms May 8, 2008
The prefrontal cortex is an area of the brain associated with executive functioning, ie, working memory, behavioral inhibition, regulation of attention, distractibility, impulsivity, and frustration tolerance ... ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development ... To be properly diagnosed with ADHD, a child needs... (EurekAlert!)
FDA approves VYVANSE, first and only once-daily prodrug stimulant to treat ADHD in adults May 2, 2008
The good news is that in a clinical study with adults, one daily dose of VYVANSE significantly improved ADHD symptoms of inattention, such as the ability to focus and organize, as well as hyperactivity and impulsivity ... ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development ... To be properly diagnosed with ADHD, a... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
High Testosterone Means High Profits Apr 15, 2008
More remarkable, perhaps, is that no one had previously worked out how, especially considering the known risks sensation-seeking and impulsivity among them associated with persistently high levels of the hormone. The increased levels measured in Cambridge's brief study might have been acute, as opposed to chronic. (Time.com)
Sleep Problems Common In Children With ADHD, Study Shows Apr 9, 2008
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a behavioral disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. "ADHD is the most common mental health disorder in childhood, affecting up to 11 percent of Australians aged 6 to 17 years," according to background information in the article. (Science Daily)
Not eating before a big night out might be common for some students, but for others, it's the epidemic of drunkorexia Apr 4, 2008
"The two behaviors have been shown to occur within the same person, lead to worse drinking outcomes and may stem from similar sources of anxiety, impulsivity and emotion regulation," she said in an e-mail interview. Bergen-Cico said drunkorexia mostly affects women by restricting their eating so they can get drunk easier and to compensate for the calories taken in from alcohol. (Daily Orange, NY)
Eating Disorders Common In ADHD Girls Mar 27, 2008
"As they get older, their impulsivity may make it difficult for them to maintain healthy eating and a healthy weight, resulting in self-consciousness about their body image and the binging and purging symptoms," she said. The results are based on a study of 228 girls in the San Francisco Bay area; 140 had ADHD.. (WNBC.com, NY)
Alcohol and Health Problems Mar 22, 2008
Poor judgment, impulsivity and lack of vigilance: Drinkers are more inclined to suffer relationship damage, legal troubles, job loss, accidents and violent attacks as a result of poor judgment than nondrinkers. One in every four cases of violent crime results from alcohol use, and alcohol also increases the risk for suicide. (Suite101.com)
Girls & Attention Deficit Disorder Mar 17, 2008
As they get older, their impulsivity may make it difficult for them to maintain healthy eating and a healthy weight, resulting in self-consciousness about their body image and the binging and purging symptoms. The Link Between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression. (Suite101.com)
Adolescent Girls With ADHD Are At Increased Risk For Eating Disorders, Study Shows Mar 16, 2008
"As they get older, their impulsivity may make it difficult for them to maintain healthy eating and a healthy weight, resulting in self-consciousness about their body image and the binging and purging symptoms." ... Girls with the "combined type" of ADHD (those with both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity) were most likely to have adolescent bulimia nervosa symptoms, relative to girls with the "inattentive type" of ADHD (those with inattention only) and girls without ADHD. Girls with both... (Science Daily)
Living with ADHD Mar 15, 2008
People with ADHD are identified by the National Institute of Mental Health as those displaying "persistent age-inappropriate symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that are sufficient to cause impairment in major life activities." ... The inability to bridle immediate reactions or think before acting are characteristic of the impulsivity associated with ADHD.. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Curbing Impulsivity In Children With ADHD Mar 6, 2008
CMU associate professor of psychology Mark Reilly, along with experimental psychology graduate students Andrew Fox and Dennis Hand, recently published a study that investigated impulsivity in two strains of rat. The spontaneously hypertensive rat has been proposed as a rodent model of ADHD because the rats have behavioral characteristics similar to those seen in humans diagnosed with ADHD. In the study, the impulsivity of spontaneously hypertensive rats was compared to their parent strain... (Science Daily)
Psychotropic drugs and shootings Mar 4, 2008
Look up any of these drugs in reference books, and you will find under "adverse effects" and, sometimes under "warnings: "anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity. hypomania, and mania, have been reported in adult and pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Badeaux sent to state prison from local jail Mar 3, 2008
bad - o wrote on Feb 17, 2008 12:56 PM:" Too much testosterone - too much impulsivity - too many priviledges and feelings of entitlement. Hope this young Mr. Bad-O stews in this every day of his life. Hopefully he makes everyday an opportunity to serve penance for what he should have thought about BEFORE he took a dare. Even elementary kids know DARES are for DUMMIES! Consequence: Take his car and license - he should never drive again. His dr. lic should read that he's not eligible for alcohol... (New Iberia, LA)
FDA Approves PRISTIQ(TM) for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Major Depressive Disorder Mar 1, 2008
Consider changing the therapeutic regimen, including possibly discontinuing the medication, in patients whose depression is persistently worse or includes symptoms of anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, akathisia, hypomania, mania, or suicidality that are severe, abrupt in onset, or were not part of the patient's presenting symptoms ... Anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity,... (PR Newswire)
District PTO presenting ADHD program Feb 29, 2008
ADHD manifests itself as a persistent pattern of inattention and/ or hyperactivity/ impulsivity that occurs more frequently and more severely than is typically observed in people at comparable levels of development, the site states. Rodgers said he broached the idea of the presentation to the districtwide PTO in a joint meeting earlier this month after seeing a similar program offered in another school district. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Physicians focus on stopping pain epidemic Feb 17, 2008
9-10 a.m. Who Needs Back Surgery" Richard A. Deyo, MD, MPH Several lines of evidence suggest we may be doing too much back surgery in the United States. The evidence that this may be true includes expert opinion, comparison with other countries, geographic variations in surgery rates within the US, rapid increases in certain types of surgery, patient outcomes in areas with high or low surgical rates, and the preferences of patients when they are well informed. According to Deyo, surgery offers... (EurekAlert!)
Antidepressants Can Increase Depression, Impulsivity and Suicide Risk by Decreasing Dopamine Feb 9, 2008
Decreasing dopamine level can increase depression, impulsivity and suicide risk in depressed patients, who were previously dopamine deficient. "When physicians prescribe serotonin enhancement medications to dopamine deficient patients, patients sometimes become more depressed, impulsive and suicidal," said Dr. Rick Sponaugle, Medical Director of Florida Detox. (PR Newswire)
Your Personality Type Influences How Much Self-control You Have Jan 28, 2008
25, 2007) Impulsivity is a problem common to many different personality and psychiatric disorders, including alcoholism. A new study that looked at impulsivity among alcoholic subpopulations has found that. (Science Daily)
Study Raises Questions About Diagnosis, Medical Treatment Of ADHD Jan 25, 2008
ADHD is a common, chronic behavioral disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that is thought to affect some 5 to 10 percent of school-age children worldwide ... Further confirmation that ADHD symptoms do change with age: Hyperactivity and impulsivity decrease with age, while inattention increasingly predominates. (Science Daily)
BHSU research links impulsivity, health risk Jan 20, 2008
A research study by Black Hills State University assistant professor of psychology Scott Stoltenberg suggests impulsivity may be to blame for such health-risk behaviors ... "Perhaps if you can better understand the relationship between impulsivity and engaging in risky health behaviors, you can use it as a way to screen people and have some sort of prevention," Stoltenberg said ... One was the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, a direct measure of impulsivity, and the other was the Stop Signal... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Short Male Babies Have More Than Double The Risk Of Violent Suicide Attempts, Study Suggests Jan 19, 2008
It is crucial to brain development and low levels are important in impulsivity, aggression, and suicidal behaviour. Serotonin levels may be affected by premature birth and other factors restricting growth in the womb, they add. (Science Daily)
What Britney did next Jan 15, 2008
"Move back. I'm scared. Stop it. Stop it. I want to get back in the car. Just stop it. Let me get in the car, please,'' Spears told photographers. The singer's subsequent journey was then covered live on television by local and national news networks, which showed Spears' black Cadillac Escalade being followed by a convoy of photographers. Spears paid a mysterious visit to a church - with photographers storming into the place of worship behind her - before heading for lunch at a shopping mall... (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Chaos as Britney denied custody Jan 15, 2008
Psychologist Mark Goulston told the magazine Spears was showing "classic bipolar behaviour" including "poor judgment and impulsivity.". Ongoing custody feud. (iAfrica.com)
Brain Abnormalities Underlying Key Element Of Borderline Personality Disorder Identified Dec 28, 2007
Hallmarks of the illness include impulsivity, emotional instability, interpersonal difficulties, and a preponderance of negative emotions such as anger all of which may encourage or be associated with substance abuse, self-destructive behaviors and even suicide. "In this study, our collaborative team looked specifically at the nexus between negative emotions and impulsivity the tendency of people with borderline personality disorder to 'act out' destructively in the presence of anger," Dr.... (Science Daily)
Cognitive, genetic clues identified in imaging study of alcohol addiction Dec 26, 2007
We might prescribe medications, such as those used to treat Parkinson's or early Alzheimer's disease, or tailor cognitive therapy to improve executive function," said Boettiger, who led the study as scientist at the University of California, San Francisco's Gallo Clinic and Research Center. "I am very excited about these results because of their clinical implications," said Dr. Howard Fields, a professor of neurology at UCSF and an investigator in the Gallo Center. "The genetic findings raise... (EurekAlert!)
Brain imaging and genetic studies link thinking patterns to addiction Dec 26, 2007
At the fMRI research facility at the University of California, Berkeley, financial decision tasks measured rational thinking and impulsivity. Sober alcoholics chose the now reward almost three times more often than the control group, reflecting more impulsive behavior. (EurekAlert!)
Should we take brain enhancing drugs? Dec 22, 2007
Generally, the therapeutic effects of these drugs include reductions in inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, although their widespread and long-term use in younger children has been controversial. ADHD is a heritable and disabling condition characterized by core cognitive and behavioural symptoms of impulsivity, hyperactivity and/or inattention. (Nature News Service)
Bad PMS May Mean A Depressed Nervous System Dec 21, 2007
The most prevalent symptoms include: irritability, mood lability, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, feelings of "loss of control," fatigue, decreased concentration, abdominal bloating, fluid retention, breast swelling, and general aches. . (Science Daily)
It's not just kids: ADHD affects adults, too Dec 9, 2007
In adults, hyperactivity might diminish but inattentiveness and impulsivity remain. Cottingham, who treats medical students at the University of Cincinnati, said adults with ADHD might find that they can't get organized, lose things and forget things in daily activities. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
At the mercy of teen brain Dec 4, 2007
The frontal lobes control rational decisions and impulsivity, but they aren't mature until age 25. AP. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Ritalin Wars Nov 19, 2007
ADHD causes hyperactivity, inattention, distractability,and impulsivity. Sleep deprivation in children causes hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, oppositional behavior, moodiness, irritability, and difficulty waking up in the morning. (New York Times)
Dramatic Hike Forecast For ADHD Drug Spending In UK Nov 17, 2007
The main characteristics of ADHD are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In the USA the percentage of children being treated for ADHD has been estimated at between 2. (Science Daily)
ADHD Drugs Ineffective Over The Long Term Nov 12, 2007
The individual feels restless and has trouble with impulsivity. Someone who is impulsive may interrupt others a lot, grab things from people, or speak at inappropriate times. (Medical News Today)
When medication harms, not heals Nov 10, 2007
It also advised that patients be observed for "certain behaviours that are known to be associated with these drugs, such as anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, impulsivity, hypomania, and mania". Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration followed up in August 2005, warning that "in most adult patients, SSRIs in the treatment of depression are beneficial or cause no harm However, it was noted that individual case reports support an association between SSRI use... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Sleep, And How Cocaine Changes The Brain To Make Treatment So Difficult Nov 8, 2007
Their altered sleep patterns, cognitive deficits, and impulsivity may be exacerbated by high levels of catecholamines, brain chemicals that the body produces in response to stress. Studies of former cocaine users demonstrated that they experienced a combination of deficits: They were less vigilant and less able to learn. (Science Daily)
Brain Chemicals Involved In Aggression Identified: May Lead To New Treatments Nov 8, 2007
" Little is known about how the brain works in reactive aggression. In their most recent studies, Frank and his colleagues recruited two groups of male adolescents: one group diagnosed with RADI behavior and the other group without any history of mental illness or aggression problems. While being scanned by a brain imaging machine, both sets of teenagers were asked to perform tasks that involved reacting to age-appropriate, fear-inducing images. The tasks also tested the teenagers' impulsivity.... (Science Daily)
Maternal Alcohol Drinking During Pregnancy Associated With Risk For Childhood Conduct Problems Nov 7, 2007
Previous research has linked maternal drinking during pregnancy to several problems in offspring, including conduct problems, criminal behavior, attention and impulsivity problems and alcohol disorders, according to background information in the article ... Children whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy also had more attention and impulsivity problems than unrelated children whose mothers did not drink ... However, siblings whose mother drank more frequently during one pregnancy had the... (Science Daily)
Read more... Nov 5, 2007
Some symptoms -- such as irritability and impulsivity -- overlap with those of post-traumatic stress disorder ... "Some of its symptoms are identical to some of the symptoms of PTSD, such as irritability and impulsivity," he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
TV, Pop Quizzes And Group Work May Hinder Educational Achievement In Science Nov 1, 2007
(May 17, 2007) New research shows that the existence of overactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness in children who also exhibit poor achievement in math, reading, and language may be due to shared genetic. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Your thoughts? Oct 30, 2007
What a steal for Detroit thanks to Wren s impulsivity. By Stuart. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Narcissism and Psychopathy Oct 29, 2007
impulsivity or failure to plan ahead. irritability and physical aggressiveness. (Suite101.com)
Parkinson's Treatment May Impair Judgment Oct 27, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Deep brain stimulation is known to improve the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but it can also cause impulsivity. Now, new research suggests that this is because deep brain stimulation interferes with the brain's normal ability to slow down when making a difficult decision. (MEDLINEplus)
New study of Concerta showed significant improvement of ADHD symptom management in adults Oct 27, 2007
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common and treatable neuropsychiatric condition, which includes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders in childhood. (EurekAlert!)
Impulsivity May Especially Vex Alcoholics With Antisocial And Borderline Personality Disorders Oct 26, 2007
25, 2007) Impulsivity is a problem common to many different personality and psychiatric disorders, including alcoholism. A new study that looked at impulsivity among alcoholic subpopulations has found that, one, the inability to delay gratification may be a vulnerability marker for alcoholism, and two, certain inhibitory-control issues may be specific to antisocial and borderline personality disorders ... "Around 50 percent of alcoholic patients have psychiatric disorders that include... (Science Daily)
Zoloft-blaming killer seeks new trial Oct 26, 2007
It warns these side effects may be precursors to suicidal behavior or unusual changes in behavior, including irritability, hostility, aggressiveness and impulsivity, Black argued. Dr. Joseph Glenmullen, a psychiatrist and clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, testified on Brancaccio's behalf, saying the black-box, which he described as the highest type of FDA warning, was "historic and momentous." He said these warnings contradict testimony during Brancaccio's trail that... (The Palm Beach Post)
Secondhand Smoke Hurts Kids' Grades Oct 20, 2007
Previous studies have suggested a link between prenatal exposure to cigarette smoke and increased risk of cognitive and academic problems, learning disabilities and impulsivity in children. More information. (Health-Finder)
Anatomy of the BPD Brain Oct 17, 2007
The characteristic emotional instability of BPD results in dramatic and abrupt shifts in mood, impulsivity, poor self-image and tumultuous interpersonal relationships ... The few studies that have examined the Borderline brain have found differences in the volume and activity in brain structures related to emotion and impulsivity between individuals who have BPD and those who do not ... Abnormalities Related to Impulsivity. (Suite101.com)
Medication, Self-Destruction & PDs Oct 7, 2007
Affective instability, depression anger, and impulsivity: SSRIs may reduce symptoms of in some patients. Suicidal feelings, anger or hostility, and impulsive aggression: Neuroleptics may be tried to lower proneness to act on these feelings. (Suite101.com)
Time Heals Borderline PD Symptoms Oct 5, 2007
general impulsivity (eating binges, spending sprees, and reckless driving) ... Symptoms of Impulsivity ... Symptoms of Impulsivity. (Suite101.com)
Doctors' Groups Offer ADHD Guide for Parents Oct 3, 2007
"ADHD is a neurobehavioral condition characterized by excessive restlessness, inattention, impulsivity and distraction," explained Dr. David Fassler, a member of the medication guide subcommittee and a child and adolescent psychiatrist in Burlington, Vt. "The very good news and take-home message is we can effectively help the majority of children, adolescents and adults who have ADHD. The real problem is that research also tells us that many young people and adults aren't receiving effective and... (Health-Finder)
Jury selection begins for woman charged with killing expectant mother Oct 2, 2007
They say Montgomery suffers from several conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and impulsivity and a mental condition that caused her to believe she was pregnant. A massive search began when Stinnett's mother found her daughter lying in a pool of blood. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Teens slip up Sep 27, 2007
He says that even though adolescents can appear to reach adult levels of thinking, in some situations they are more vulnerable to impulsivity. "If you take a kid who has lots of social support and self-discipline and is making good decisions, he is not necessarily going to go out and do crazy things," Dahl says. (USA Today)
