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Sleep Disorders in Adults With ADHD
Sleep disorders are common in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study, published in Psychiatric Research, evaluated the prevalence and severity of sleep disorders and sleep disturbances in Italian psychiatric outpatients with ADHD and other mental disorders. The study included 634 participants who underwent mental health consultations. The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus V. 5.0.0 interview...
ADHD in Adults Born Preterm
This systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Pediatric Research, looks at differences in ADHD symptoms and diagnosis between adults born at term and preterm. The goal was to understand the relationship among gestational age, birth length, birth size, and adult ADHD. The study used ADHD symptom self-report and diagnosis data and birth data from multiple databases. Ultimately,...
Understanding the Neural Basis of Adult ADHD
The Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA) is a gold-standard continuous performance test for ADHD that assesses the ability to sustain attention and inhibit impulsivity. This study, published in Eneuro, uses this test alongside EEG studies to understand cortical activity in adults with ADHD, aged 18-60. The study used a 128-channel EEG and included 53 adults...
Sickle Cell Disease: Screening Tests and Smooth Transitions in Care
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss sickle cell disease screening tests. We also discuss why a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care is so important for patients with sickle cell disease. MD Newsline: Which screening tests should providers order for their patients with sickle cell disease? Dr. Cheryl...
The Four Major Crises of Sickle Cell Anemia
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss the four major crises of sickle cell anemia and how to prevent and manage these crises. MD Newsline: What are the four major crises of sickle cell anemia? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “The four major crises of sickle cell anemia are vaso-occlusive crisis,...
The Lesser-Known Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss how sickle cell disease can affect cognition, reproductive health, and pregnancy. MD Newsline: How can sickle cell disease affect cognition? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “Because sickle cell disease can block blood vessels and reduce oxygen to the brain, it can result in ischemic...
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment and Research
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss sickle cell disease treatments and the latest research on these treatments. MD Newsline: Which treatments are used to manage sickle cell disease? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “The treatments used for sickle cell disease are mainly used to prevent sickle cell disease crises and...
Sickle Cell Disease Complications and COVID-19
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with hematologist/oncologist Dr. Cheryl Mensah, we discuss the most common complications of sickle cell disease. We also discuss how to address concerns about sickle cell disease and the COVID-19 vaccine. MD Newsline: What are the most common complications of sickle cell disease? Dr. Cheryl Mensah: “Sickle cell disease can...
Could Gene Therapy Cure Sickle Cell Disease?
The therapy, LentiGlobin, restored normal blood function in 35 sickle cell patients who had the one-time procedure, according to clinical trial findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “The patients are all now producing stable amounts of normal red blood cells containing healthy hemoglobin,” said lead researcher Dr. Julie Kanter, director of the...