A new study suggests the risk of stunted growth from stimulant medications is relatively minimal, and that "medication vacations" can help prevent them. Canadian researchers say stimulants have been linked to a loss of appetite, as well as growth hormone and cartilage suppression, which may affect height. But taking medication vacations--such as over summer vacations--can allow kids to "catch up" to their peers.
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Technology is making peer-to-peer healthcare a lot easier. That’s the main message from Susannah Fox, the associate director of the Pew... Read more »
We have been getting more member questions lately about whether or not thyroid problems could cause symptoms of ADHD or if there is any... Read more »
Okay, we all knew this, or at least, we never doubted it, but an article that appeared in the Telegraph.co.uk this morning discussed a... Read more »
We've discussed before about the added risks for teens with ADHD when driving. A recent study added more research to the discussion.... Read more »
An article in the journal Nature has stirred a controversy this week by suggesting that stimulant medications could be taken responsibly even by... Read more »
A new book explains recent research and reviews treatment options on how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder affects adults. Although the book,... Read more »
This article looks at the scientific support for alternative treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, including special diets and... Read more »
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The number of surgeries to replace part or all of the knee joint has tripled in the last 10 years. Along with that increase has come many changes in... Read more »
Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms... Read more »