Treatment Adhd
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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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Non-Medication and Alternative Treatments for ADHD
While medication is the most common treatment for ADHD, it is a hard decision for parents to make. Giving medication every day is scary... Read more »
Expanded Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers guidelines for doctors on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children.... Read more »
ADHD Treatment: Sleep Better With Stimulants
For people who are taking stimulants to treat ADHD, insomnia is a real concern. The medications aren't called "stimulants"... Read more »
ADHD Treatment
The most common treatment for ADHD is a combination of medication and behavioral strategies. Research has shown this to be the most... Read more »
ADHD Treatment in Adult Correctional Facilities
Over the past 30 years as inpatient and outpatient mental health services decreased across the United States, more and more adults and... Read more »
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Self-Advocacy When Dealing with Medical Professionals
The following are tips to help you work with medical professionals:Understand your diagnosis. Do as much research as possible and write down how it... Read more »
Clinical trial: Treatment of ADHD and dyslexia with Atomoxetin...
This is a Phase 4 clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of using atomoxetine in children age 10 to 16 who have ADHD as well as dyslexia. The... Read more »
Treatment of ADHD
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Goals of Treatment of ADHDThe goals of treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD include: Controlling symptoms of ADHD, minimizing... Read more »
Researchers to test new treatments for ADHD
Two new research projects will test behavioral therapies and computer games that measure brain activity to determine if either treatment can improve... Read more »
Study raises questions about diagnosis, treatment of ADHD
A new long-term study of more than 9,000 children in northern Finland showed that only about half of adolescents diagnosed... Read more »
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