Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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ADHD Linked to Alzheimer Disease Across Generations

There is an association for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder with Alzheimer disease and any dementia across generations.

ADHD Treatments

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatment medications comparative chart.

Children Taking ADHD Medication Experience Fewer Suicidal Thoughts

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Heather R. Johnson

Researchers investigated the associations of ADHD pharmacotherapy with externalizing symptoms and childhood suicidality.

Can the Genetic Overlap of ADHD and Autism Guide Better Treatment?

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Brandon May

Study researchers investigated the genetic overlap between ADHD and autism to determine if shared gene variants may provide insight into treatment targets.

Azstarys, a Novel ADHD Treatment, Now Available

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Brian Park, PharmD

Azstarys consists of serdexmethylphenidate, a prodrug of dexmethylphenidate, co-formulated with immediate-release dexmethylphenidate.

Cyclic Alternating Patterns in Pediatric ADHD With Sleep Disorders

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Rita Aghjayan

Study researchers assessed sleep microstructure in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Increased Frequency of Comorbid Conditions in Adults With ADHD

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The researchers investigated the phenotypic and etiological associations between ADHD and a wide range of physical health conditions across adulthood.

Parkinson Disease-Related Brain Metabolic Patterns as Phenoconversion Biomarker

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Rita Aghjayan

This prospective cohort study assessed whether PD-related brain metabolic patterns may be used as biomarkers in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Children

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Jessica Nye, PhD

There have not been very many studies which examined the association between secondhand smoke and ADHD symptoms in children. Thus, the researchers sought to evaluate whether or not there is a relationship between the two.

Rise in Functional Movement Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Amit Akirov, MD

This case-series described the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of movement disorders in children and adults.