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A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.

In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a combination of both, and standard community care. While all four groups improved, medication -- when carefully monitored -- was more effective than behavior therapy alone, and its effects were similar to combination therapy. The combined approach, ...

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Lack of Sleep Leads to Sleepwalking

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...Personal observation or observation by othersMedical or psychological testing to discover... Read more »

Giving Up the Big Dream

By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert

The other day a friend sent me a silly psychological test that was being passed around the... Read more »

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 2

By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

If you qualify for weight loss surgery, and have passed the medical and psychological tests,... Read more »

Neuropsychological Testing for Alzheimer's

By David Roeltgen, MD , Health Expert

...Alzheimer's disease, the doctor may recommend "Neuropsychological Testing." It is helpful to... Read more »

Night Terrors and REM Behavior Disorder (RBD)

By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

..."right-brain-types" who demonstrate "thin boundaries" on psychological testing. (For more on... Read more »

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Alzheimer

...decision include laboratory tests (EEG and possibly tests to rule out other diseases) and psychological testing to determine the presence of dementia. Ruling out... Read more »

Vitamins: Introduction

...Also increases the risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women. Associated with a higher risk for prostate cancer and breast cancer risk.Muscle disease.People at risk for deficienciesOlder... Read more »

Hodgkin's Disease: Staging and Treatment Guidelines

...effects, both short and long term. Treatment decisions are individualized, and patients should discuss the pros and cons of various approaches with their doctors.Staging the DiseaseStaging the... Read more »

Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis

...examination (the doctor inserts a gloved and lubricated finger into the patient's rectum) to check for prostate abnormalities.Trials Using Treatments for Erectile FunctionA useful approach is to... Read more »

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...sources of vitamins, carotenoids, and vitamins, as well as of fiber and important minerals.Antioxidants: Pros and ConsDescription of Oxygen-Free Radicals (Oxidants)Currently, the most important... Read more »

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