Undiagnosed Adhd
According to new data, adults who have been diagnosed with psychiatric disorders may also have undiagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In a new analysis of medical claims data, 32 percent of adults with depressive disorder, 21.2 percent of adults with bipolar disorder, and 9.5 percent of adults with an anxiety disorder were also found to have ADHD. Previous studies had found the presence of ADHD with these disorders in far fewer patients, suggesting a need for...
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From Our Experts
The Undiagnosed Boyfriend with ADHD
It may be a particularly dangerous practice but I am sure I am not the only one who does this. Do you ever revisit past relationships and... Read more »
ADHD in Men
During childhood and adolescence, more boys are diagnosed with ADHD than girls. Dr. Patricia Quinn, in an article that appeared in the NY... Read more »
The Link Between ADHD and Eating Disorders
Girls with ADHD may have a higher risk of developing eating disorders according to a study completed at the University of Virginia.... Read more »
Q of the Week: Do You Know Someone Denying their ADHD?
A while back I wrote about denial of ADHD in adults . We received a number of responses to this, mostly wives, some frustrated after years... Read more »
Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Can Be Fatal
Do you snore, wakeup throughout the night, or feel tired all the time? If so, you might have sleep apnea. Are you obese or have a thick... Read more »
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Q&A: The dangers of untreated adult ADHD
If you thought that forgetting to sign your child's permission slip was the most frustrating aspect of undiagnosed adult ADHD, experts say you might... Read more »
Mood Disorders Often Undiagnosed in U.S. Children
Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health say many U.S. children who suffer from depression and anxiety are not getting the... Read more »
Many Spinal Fractures Go Undiagnosed: Study
According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, about two-thirds of spinal fractures go undiagnosed and untreated. Experts say many of these... Read more »
Strict Criteria for Eating Disorders Leaves Many Undiagnosed
Researchers say the criteria used by psychiatrists to diagnose bulimia and anorexia nervosa may be too rigid, causing many people with serious cases... Read more »
Fewer minority men have undiagnosed diabetes
A new study suggests that minority men are no more likely to have undiagnosed diabetes than white men. This decline in the rate of undiagnosed... Read more »
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