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Brain Structures. Research using advanced imaging techniques shows there is a difference in the size of certain parts of the brain in children with ADHD compared to children who do not have ADHD. The areas showing change include:

The prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is located in the front of the brain. It is thought to be the brain's command center. It regulates the brains ability to block certain responses. Numerous imaging studies have indicated that the prefrontal cortex of the ...

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American Heart Association Recommends Cardiac Screening for Children Taking Stimulants

By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...released a statement this week that children with ADHD should be screened for possible heart... Read more »

Antipsychotics in Kids: The New York Times Gets it Right - and Wrong

By John McManamy , Health Expert

...antidepressant for misdiagnosed depression or an ADHD med to calm then down is likely to make... Read more »

Q&A: Is Coumadin Safe for Colitis?

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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Complications

...disorder have accompanying disorders, including anxiety, depression, and conduct disorders. Children with ADHD who experience anxiety or depression are also more likely to suffer from low... Read more »

ADHD: Highlights

...approved as the first skin patch medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Daytrana contains methylphenidate, the same drug used in Ritalin pills.Drug WarningAll... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Risk Factors

In the U.S., the number of diagnosed cases of ADHD in children increased from 1990 to 1996, from nearly 950,000 to over 2.4 million. As of 2004, about 4.5 million children between the... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Treatment

...(Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a combination of... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Behavioral Management

Behavioral ManagementBehavioral techniques for managing the child with ADHD are not intuitive for most parents and teachers. To learn them, caregivers may need help from qualified health care... Read more »

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