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·February 6, 2024·5 min read

ADHD as an Asset in Entrepreneurship

Individuals with ADHD possess unique cognitive abilities that can make them successful entrepreneurs. The study suggests that people with ADHD excel at collecting and utilizing diverse stimuli from their environment, turning these into valuable resources for entrepreneurial ventures.

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·January 16, 2024·6 min read

Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD in Kids

Researchers found a connection between the increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, particularly in the second trimester, and attention and behavior problems in young children. The research, part of the Illinois Kids Development Study, involved tracking prenatal chemical exposures and assessing the behaviors and traits of children at ages 2, 3, and 4.

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·January 15, 2024·4 min read

Autism and Beyond: Unveiling Overlapping Neurotypes

A study has uncovered significant overlaps in neurodivergent traits among children diagnosed with autism. The research, which evaluated medical records of children referred for autism assessments, revealed that 76.2% of these children also exhibited traits associated with other neurotypes such as ADHD.

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·November 30, 2023·4 min read

AI Reveals Brain Differences in ADHD

Researchers utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze brain MRI scans have identified significant differences in white matter tracts of adolescents with ADHD. The study, involving over 1,700 participants from the multi-institutional Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, used diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and a deep-learning AI model to detect these variations.

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·November 28, 2023·5 min read

Placebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy Effectiveness

A new study sheds light on the significant role of patients' beliefs in the effectiveness of neurostimulation treatments for conditions like depression and ADHD. Analyzing five studies, the research team found that patients' perceptions of receiving real or placebo treatments often had more impact on outcomes than the treatments themselves.

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·October 27, 2023·4 min read

Screen Time’s Link to Autism and ADHD Explored

Researchers examined the connection between screen time and genetic predispositions to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD. Analyzing over 6.5 million genetic polymorphisms, they determined that children genetically predisposed to ASD showed increased screen usage.

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·October 25, 2023·4 min read

Unlocking the “D Factor”: A New Measure for General Distractibility in ADHD

Researchers have statistically identified a novel measure, the "d factor", which could indicate a person's general propensity towards distraction and its potential connection to ADHD. By analyzing over 1,000 participants’ responses on distraction tendencies, three core factors emerged: external distraction, unwanted intrusive thoughts, and mind-wandering.

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·August 29, 2023·6 min read

Genes Behind Depression Could Pave Way for Other Mental Disorders

Researchers completed the largest-ever genetic study on depression, encompassing 1.3 million genomes. Their findings indicate that individuals with hospital-treated depression have an increased genetic risk for other psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance abuse.

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·July 1, 2023·5 min read

Revitalizing Brains: Holistic Rehab Program Boosts Cognitive Performance

Researchers pioneered a 12-week program that leverages lifestyle interventions and brain coaching to improve cognitive function in individuals experiencing ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and memory loss. This multi-disciplinary, non-pharmaceutical approach notably enhances memory, mood, attention, alertness, and sleep patterns.

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·June 14, 2023·4 min read

Rethinking Smart: Cognitive Enhancers May Diminish Performance in Those Without ADHD

Cognitive enhancers, often dubbed as "smart" drugs, might actually impair performance and productivity in neurotypical individuals. The study evaluated the effects of three widely used "smart" drugs using a complex decision-making task simulating everyday scenarios.

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·April 24, 2023·4 min read

Males with Neurodevelopmental Disorders Face Higher Risk of Testicular Cancer

Men with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism or ADHD, have a slightly higher risk of developing testicular cancer than those without such disorders. The research is the first to provide a link between neurodevelopmental disorders and testicular cancer risk, although the absolute risk increase was less than 1%.

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·April 24, 2023·5 min read

Disrupted Synaptic Pruning a Key Factor in Teen Mental Health at Risk

According to research, problems with the brain's ability to prune itself of unnecessary connections may be behind a wide range of mental health disorders that begin during adolescence. This could explain why people are often affected by more than one disorder. The discovery of a characteristic pattern of brain activity called the "neuropsychopathological factor" (NP factor) could help identify those at greatest risk of mental health problems and facilitate earlier interventions to reduce the risk.