Methylphenidate Beneficial in ADHD After 2 or More Years
Current guidelines include recommendations on how to prescribe methylphenidate, but lack of recommendations regarding the long-term use of the drug.
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Anxiety, Stress-Related Disorders Associated With Genetic Variants
Anxiety and stress-related phenotypes correlated with such traits as depression and obesity and smoking.
Parental Opioid Use May Increase Suicidality in Offspring
Children of parents with opioid use had a 2-fold increased risk for suicide attempts vs children of matched controls.
Gap Between Male, Female Youth Suicide Rates Narrowing
An increase in the suicide rate among female youth has contributed to a reduction in the historically large gap in suicide rates between sexes.
Childhood Trauma, Genetics Associated With Suicidal Behavior in Bipolar Disorder
A history of such childhood trauma as emotional neglect and abuse, in addition to genetic variants, are linked to suicidal behavior in individuals with bipolar disorder.
Can OCD Symptom Alleviation in the Early Postpartum Period Be Predicted?
OCD symptoms alleviation during the postpartum period was associated with hyperthymic temperament and a history of decreased OCD symptoms following a previous birth.
Increased Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence Rates Linked to Newly Diagnosed Bipolar Disorder
Given the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in patients with newly diagnosed bipolar disorder, early intervention may be needed to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Pupil Dilation Amplitude to Expressions May Predict CBT Response in Adolescent Social Anxiety
Larger pupil dilation amplitude to happy faces before cognitive behavioral therapy was related to worse treatment response.
Psychotic Symptoms May Worsen During Perimenstrual Phase of the Menstrual Cycle
Worsening psychotic symptoms around the time of menstruation support the estrogen protection hypothesis.
Cortical Surface Area, Thickness Differentiate Children With ADHD From Controls
Subtle differences in cortical surface area are widespread in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, confirming involvement of the frontal cortex.
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