ADHD

A recent study that investigated the onset of ADHD-related clinical outcomes in the setting of ocular trauma found that Wender–Utah Rating Scale (WURS) scores were similar in the control and ocular trauma groups. Moreover, ADHD-related clinical outcomes, including higher behavioral problems/impulsivity subscale scores, are related to ocular trauma in outdoor activities. Ocular trauma is an...

Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at higher risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, ADHD has been associated with type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, which may contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is one of the most common cardiovascular risk factors associated with high morbidity and mortality. Research...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is closely associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in pediatric patients. ADHD comorbidity may have negative effects on treatment outcomes in patients with OCD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric conditions that occur concomitantly with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and the rate of concomitant occurrence is up to 60%. Although...

Sleep is vital to mental, emotional, physical, and overall health. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), however, may be more prone to sleep disorders. In addition, the symptoms of ADHD may be worsened in children with sleep problems. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurological disorders in children. As a multifactorial disorder, ADHD...

Adolescent girls with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a higher risk of substance use disorder than adolescent boys with ADHD. Different factors may contribute to this increased risk, and early diagnosis and treatment may be crucial for curbing this risk in adolescent girls with ADHD. Sex differences exist in the diagnosis and treatment of...

The overdiagnosis and overtreatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause harm to children and negatively affect how patients with moderate to severe symptoms are treated. According to a study in the Journal of Learning Disabilities, White children are more likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated than non-White children. Around 10% of children in elementary school...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with psychiatrist Dr. Edward Hallowell, we discuss how to improve diversity and inclusion in ADHD clinical trials and how to improve mental health stigma. MD Newsline: Moving forward, how do you think we can increase the recruitment and enrollment of diverse groups in ADHD clinical trials?  Dr. Edward Hallowell:...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with psychiatrist Dr. Edward Hallowell, we discuss challenges and disparities in treating adult ADHD during the pandemic. MD Newsline: What are the biggest challenges that psychiatrists treating adult ADHD are tasked with in the wake of the pandemic?   Dr. Edward Hallowell: “Since the start of the pandemic, we...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with psychiatrist Dr. Edward Hallowell, we discuss how to address ADHD disparities and psychiatrist implicit bias. MD Newsline: How would you recommend psychiatrists rectify disparities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment? Dr. Edward Hallowell: “We need to educate ourselves. And that’s not always easy because we tend to think we...