http://www.adhdblog.com/ ADHDblog.com - ADHD and ADD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder en-us brian@schizophrenia.com 2005-04-20T05:11:00+00:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2005/04/psychiatric_dru.php Newsweeks' April 25th issue has an article that investigates the pros and cons of the psychiatric drugs on the market today to treat ADHD. Dr. Steven Scholzmann summarize the balancing act as follows: "We can't dismiss the dangers of these... 1614@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Medications 2005-04-20T05:11:00+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2005/04/adhd_brain_scan_1.php Brain scans show a physiological effect, but a complete understanding of ADHD / ADD is still elusive The Orlando Sentinal has a good report on the state of brain imaging for ADHD today. The paper notes that "imaging technology has... 1612@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Biology 2005-04-12T07:36:37+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2005/04/source_shire_ph.php Source: Shire Pharmaceuticals Marketing Dept. Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY, TSX: SHQ) today announced positive preliminary results from clinical trials of its methylphenidate transdermal system* (MTS) which is being developed in conjunction with Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc. for... 1611@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Medications 2005-04-06T07:30:34+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2005/04/adhd_not_just_f.php ADHD is not just a condition of childhood Source: The British Psychological Society Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not just a condition of childhood but can continue into adult life, causing people real problems in their everyday lives. Dr... 1610@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Education 2005-04-04T07:18:47+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2005/04/parents_and_tee.php Families with teenagers diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) strongly believe that treating the condition can lead to significant improvements in school and at home, according to a new nationwide survey done by the National Mental Health Association (and... 1600@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Government 2005-04-01T22:56:59+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2005/04/genetics_are_ro.php Genetics are the root cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder according to new research out of Oxford University. According the study from England, "the genetic and environmental mediation of continuity and change in parent-reported attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms were... 1599@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Biology 2005-04-01T22:11:13+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2005/03/adhd_drug_enter.php Saegis' lead compound enters phase II in ADHD Memory and cognition-focused biopharmaceutical firm Saegis Pharmaceuticals has initiated a phase II clinical study of its lead product candidate, SGS742, in adult ADHD patients The phase II trial is a placebo-controlled, double-blind... 1613@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Medications 2005-03-23T07:55:19+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2005/03/top_cat.php Women Should Be Advised Not To Drink Alcohol In Pregnancy - Even in low quantities, Alcohol (research suggests) can cause ADHD-like symptoms in children. While the UK Department of Health advises that women can safely drink one or two units... 1410@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Biology 2005-03-09T00:57:47+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2005/02/ama_says_doctor.php The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has admitted there is a possibility that some doctors are over-prescribing ADHD medication to Western Australian children. Figures from the Health Insurance Commission have revealed the drug dexamphetamine was prescribed to patients aged under 20 at four times the rate of other states last year. 1407@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Medications 2005-02-01T01:44:18+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2004/12/hong_kong.php A new study conducted in rats by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School suggests that the misdiagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) combined with prescription drug use in children may lead to a higher risk... 1405@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Books & Movies 2004-12-29T06:48:10+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2004/12/ulysses.php The drug methylphenidate (brand name Ritalin) increased activity in brains of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as those with a reading disorder, researchers at Yale report in the American Journal of Psychiatry. "During a test of divided attention,... 1404@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Medications 2004-12-22T06:46:45+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2004/12/a_voice.php The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising health care professionals about a new warning for Strattera, a drug approved for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. The labeling is being updated with a bolded warning about... 1408@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Medications 2004-12-22T00:56:14+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2004/12/around_the_worl.php Novel Imaging Technique Shows Abnormal Brain Anatomy In Children With ADHD Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) display anatomical brain abnormalities beyond chemical imbalance, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America... 1409@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Clinical Trials/Research 2004-12-08T00:57:04+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2004/10/first_entry.php A repetitive drop in blood oxygen levels in newborn rats, similar to that caused by apnea (brief pauses in breathing) in some human infants, is followed by a long-lasting reduction in the release of the brain neurotransmitter dopamine, according to... 1@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Causes 2004-10-26T20:54:36+00:00 http://www.adhdblog.com/archives/2004/04/adhd_could_be_h.php As attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects around 1 in every 25 school-aged children, managing this condition is of huge social importance. An article published in BMC Psychiatry this week shows that zinc supplements could increase the effectiveness of stimulants... 1586@http://www.adhdblog.com/ Treatments (non drug) 2004-04-09T02:15:16+00:00