Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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ADHD Prevalence Higher Among Blacks Than US Population

Black individuals may be at higher risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder than the general US population.

Teen Exposure to Bisphenol-A Associated With ADHD

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Heather R. Johnson

An increased risk of ADHD-related behaviors was associated with exposure to select phthalates. Associations were strongest for phthalates with antiandrogenic activity.

Novel Stimulant Effective for Adult ADHD, Regardless of Prior Stimulant Exposure

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Emily Pond

SHP465 mixed amphetamine salts reduced symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults, independent of ADHD treatment history.

Comorbid ADHD More Prevalent in Boys, Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Brandon May

A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the demographic predictors of ADHD in hospitalized children with ASD and the impact of comorbidities on length of stay.

Investigational Stimulant Found Effective, Safe for Treatment of ADHD Symptoms in Adults

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Emily Pond

Investigators conducted a randomized clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of the investigational stimulant AR19 for the treatment of symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults.

Comorbid ADHD, Insomnia Associated With Poorer Mental Functioning, Productivity

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Emily Pond

The combined burden of ADHD and insomnia may play a unique role in mental functioning and productivity, even after adjustment for other psychiatric comorbidities.

Adverse Experiences More Common Among Children Raised by Grandparents

Children in grandparent-led households are much more likely to have a history of adverse childhood experiences.

ENIGMA Study Finds Age Related Cortical Differences in ADHD, ASD, and OCD

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Jessica Nye

Despite being common and often comorbid neurodevelopmental disorders, the study found robust yet subtle differences across age groups and the disorders in terms of cortical and subcortical brain structures.

Insomnia and Alcohol Consumption Linked to ADHD Symptoms

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Emily Pond

Among adults without a clinical diagnosis of ADHD, heavy alcohol use predicted more severe ADHD symptoms.

Psychiatric Disorders May Share Common Neurodevelopmental Cortical Thinning Patterns

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Jessica Nye

The researchers concluded that the correlation between interregional cortical thinning during maturation and expression patterns of genes associated with multiple psychiatric disorders suggested a common molecular process.