Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Risk for Complications Increased for Newborns of Mothers With Disability

Risks for neonatal complications may be increased for newborns of women with disabilities, particularly those with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Genetic Liability for ADHD, Schizophrenia, Increase Risk for Pregnancy-Related Factors

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators sourced data from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study which was a population-based pregnancy cohort study conducted between 1999 and 2008.

In-Utero COVID-19 Exposure Tied to Neurodevelopmental Changes at Year 1

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Mary Stroka

Researchers sought to determine whether in-utero exposure to COVID-19 is associated with a greater risk for neurodevelopmental disorder at year 1.

Sleep Disturbances in Childhood May Predict Future Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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Jessica Nye, PhD

A total of 1055 individuals with children aged 6-12 years consented to participate in this study. Participants underwent a structured interview about symptoms of ADHD and sleep disturbances of their child in 3 waves.

Genetics May Affect Pregnancy Risk Factors for Offspring Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Maternal genetic liability to neurodevelopmental conditions is associated with several pregnancy-related factors previously thought to be associated with those conditions.

Pediatric Ischemic Stroke Associated With ADHD Risk

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Jessica Nye

Researchers sought to assess the risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children after pediatric ischemic stroke.

Fruits, Vegetables May Improve Inattention in ADHD

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Kristin Della Volpe

Why is diet important in children with ADHD? New research shows the effects of poor diet on symptoms of inattention.

Sleep Disturbances Are Associated With ADHD Symptoms in Pediatric Patients

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Mary Stroka

In this study, researchers analyzed concurrent and longitudinal associations of sleep problems and ADHD symptoms in pediatric patients who had not been clinically referred.

Updated Estimates of ADHD Prevalence, Comorbidity

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Emily Pond

Investigators extracted data from the Adolescent Behavior Cognition Development (ABCD) study, a longitudinal cohort study that enrolled children aged 9 to 10 years at baseline from 21 sites around the US.

Safety of Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines, Z-Drugs Inconclusive

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Sheila Jacobs

The researchers sought to examine the effects of benzodiazepines and z-drugs use during pregnancy and cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and motor skills developmental outcomes.