June 4, 2021

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is often wrongfully perceived as a condition associated exclusively with childhood. However, ADHD is a psychiatric condition that persists through adulthood. Unfortunately, many adults elude diagnosis in childhood, which has led to a disparity of underdiagnosis. It is hypothesized based on epidemiological data that only a third of adults...

Adults with ADHD may experience difficulties in several domains, including educational attainment, occupational status, social relationships, substance abuse, and criminal behavior. However, it is unclear which of these domains commonly co-occur or whether certain subgroups of adults with ADHD experience impairments in certain domains more frequently. The focus of this study was to analyze impairment...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been characterized as a condition disproportionately affecting boys and men. However, a new paradigm is emerging in our understanding of ADHD. It is possible that because the criteria focus on hyperactivity, many girls and women go unnoticed and undiagnosed. This study examines this concept in detail. While it...

Use of medical marijuana is associated with fewer hospitalizations among patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a study published online in Blood Advances. Abstract/Full Text