Psychiatry

Brain fog. It has become an inexplicable side effect of this pandemic, but researchers now report they have discovered a possible reason why it happens. In a small study, investigators found abnormalities in the cerebrospinal fluid of some patients who developed thinking problems during the pandemic. The symptoms “manifest as problems remembering recent events, coming up with...

Living through the pandemic has not been easy for kids, but it has really thrown off children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research warns. Though they were not more likely to get infected, they were more likely to experience symptoms if infected. But the damage did not stop there. These children were also more...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani, we discuss Dr. Hamdani’s new book focused on lifestyle modifications for ADHD. MD Newsline: Is there anything else you would like to speak on that we have not already covered? Dr. Sasha Hamdani: “I have a book coming out on lifestyle modifications for ADHD....

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In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani, we discuss how commonly ADHD is diagnosed in adulthood. We also discuss why ADHD is underdiagnosed and undertreated. MD Newsline: How commonly is ADHD diagnosed in adulthood?  Dr. Sasha Hamdani: “ADHD is now starting to get diagnosed in adulthood more often, but it’s still...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani, 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. Sasha Hamdani: “During the pandemic, there was a newfound interest...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 1.2 to 7.3% of adults globally. Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the primary symptoms of the disease, and they have been linked to consequences in multiple areas of daily life. This study, published in the Journal of Neural Transmission, examines the work-related issues faced by 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...

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,...