Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Introduction

At a Glance

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common neurological condition present in both children and adults, affecting betweenan estimated three and five percent of the population.  Though the disorder is still being studied, risk factors and symptoms are apparent, while the recent inclusion of Adult ADHD has opened the field for more research.

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What is ADHD?

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a common neurological disorder, present in both children and adults.  It is…

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Am I At Risk?

Between 1990 and 2004, the number of diagnosed cases of ADHD increased from 950,000 to 4.5 million among children aged 3 to 17.  ADHD is seen to be more often diagnosed…

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ADHD in Adults

Once thought to be a condition exclusively existing in children, ADHD in adults is a relatively new concept.  Often times, people have been suffering from ADHD symptoms…

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Glossary

Find the definitions for some of the key terms relevant to ADHD.  Find definitions for medical anagrams, drug information, common terms and brief explanations for every…

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Symptoms

Symptoms of ADHD can appear in both children and adults alike.  These symptoms often include poor short-term memory, difficulty with planning and organization, inability…

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Hot Topics

To some people, a discussion about ADHD is like discussing Bigfoot or the tooth fairy.  There are simply those who do not believe ADHD exists.  It seems astonishing that this is so when ADHD is one of the most researched disorders and…

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