Adhd Ama
- ADHD - Highlights
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- Other Disorders Associated with ADHD
Highlights
Stimulant Medications and Heart Risks
All ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems or pre-existing heart conditions (high blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, or congenital heart disease). These drugs have been associated with sudden death in children with heart problems. They have also been associated with sudden death, stroke, and heart attack in adults with a history of heart disease. The...
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From Our Experts
AMA Acknowledges Potential Analgesic Benefits of Marijuana
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Safer Days Ahead at School for Your Child?
The American Medical Association (AMA), at its annual meeting held this week, voted to adopt a new policy encouraging states to pass laws... Read more »
ADHD Question of the Week: How Does ADHD Affect Your Relationships?
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From Our Sources
AMA backs House healthcare reform bill
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging approval for healthcare overhaul legislation currently moving through committees in the U.S. House... Read more »
AMA doctors answer flu questions on new Web site
Doctors with the American Medical Association (AMA) have set up a free, interactive Web site to answer questions and give information about both the... Read more »
AMA: High Fructose Corn Syrup not linked to obesity
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Do high-salt foods need warning labels? AMA says "yes"
The American Medical Association (AMA) has asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve warning labels for foods that are high in sodium. Citing... Read more »
ADHD at Work
For some, requesting accommodations help by giving extra assistance when needed. Not all adults with ADHD are comfortable asking for help. Adults,... Read more »
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