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Ritalin helps movement problems in ADHD kids

(Reuters) UPDATED 2009-06-10
A new study has found that just one dose of the ADHD drug Ritalin can temporarily improve movement and muscle control in children with ADHD-C or hyperkinetic disorder (HKD). Researchers studied 24 boys newly diagnosed with ADHD-C or HKD and found that they had better coordination and balance after taking a dose of Ritalin when compared with a placebo. Experts say the findings suggest that movement problems may be more linked to ADHD than previously suspected.  Read full story >
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