Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) Health Center

Common Disorders

• Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
• Oppositional defiant disorder
• Neurofibromatosis-1
• Hyperactivity
• Hyperactivity and children
• Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
• Conduct disorder
• Mental status tests
• Facial tics
• Focal neurological deficits
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) - Health News

• All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
  Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note
  
• Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Endangers Neurotrophin Levels
  These peptides are critical for normal development of the brain, study says
  
• Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms
  Breast-feeding releases oxytocin, involved in bonding, release of milk in humans, animals
  
• Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections
  But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds
  
• Genetics, Social Factors Tied to Male Delinquency
  Family, friends, school impact expression of certain molecular variants, study says
  
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Related Videos

• Video Games for ADHD
  A special type of video game that combines brainwave monitoring and biofeedback is showing that it can improve attention and concentration in children with ADHD
  
• ADHD Patch
  A new, FDA-approved patch may be a better solution to oral drugs for some children with this behavior disorder
  
• Diet Makes An Impact On Adhd
  Many kids with ADHD either aren't helped with medication or experience severe side effects from it. Changes in diet may help when drugs don't
  
• Drug-Free Help For A-D-D
  Instead of coping with side effects from medications that treat ADD, brainmapping provides a drug-free alternative
  
• ADHD treated with Amphetamine
  Functionality Improves with ADHD treatment
  
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Related Animations

• ADHD
  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder. ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. This informative video animation shows possible causes and treatments.