In the past week, both the New York Times and the Washington Post reported on alternative treatments for ADHD, partly because a new study was released showing that St. John's Wort is not an effective treatment for ADHD in children.
The St. John Wort study was published in the June 11, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical... Read more
Over the years, there has been much concern over the possibility that Methylphenidate (brand name: Ritalin) might cause growth suppression in children with ADHD who are treated with the medication. A number of studies have been done, with most supporting the idea that if there is a slowing of growth, the side effect disappears within a few years,... Read more
The American Heart Association released a statement this week that children with ADHD should be screened for possible heart problems before starting treatment with stimulant medications and that those who already are taking stimulants, should also be checked. Specifically, according to the statement, children should receive an... Read more
She was a dancer, a dancing instructor, an art teacher and active her whole life in various community charities. Her warm smile, good sense of humor, sensitivity and a deep interest in others, made her popular amongst her peer group, from her elementary school days to the present time. But what Betty won't share with her friends, is the... Read more
When I was interviewing Betty for my article, "The Many Faces of ADHD - ADHD at 85: Betty's Profile", I did some research on ADHD and the elderly and was shocked when I found virtually nothing on the topic; just a few short informal articles. As our population ages, so will those currently being treated for ADHD- our... Read more
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Dr. Diana Walcutt...Thanks again. The test taken before the QEEG was computerized ADD test.
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