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First double-blind controlled trial of TNS shows reduced symptoms in some children with ADHD

Neuroscience NewsMarch 12, 2019

Researchers report trigeminal nerve stimulation, administered during sleep, is both effective and safe for treating ADHD in children. The study reveals the treatment helps to reduce behavioral symptoms of ADHD and increases activity in brain circuits that modulate hyperactivity. ... Read More...

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Smoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk 3 Fold

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2019

A new study links prenatal smoking with a significantly increased risk of a child developing ADHD later in life. The study found higher cotinine levels in the mother's blood during pregnancy increased the risk of her child being diagnosed with ADHD three fold. ... Read More...

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Siblings of Children with ASD or ADHD Are At Elevated Risk of Both Disorders

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2018

According to a new study, siblings of children diagnosed with ASD or ADHD have an increased risk of being diagnosed with the disorders themselves. Researchers found the odds of being diagnosed with ASD were 30 times higher for those who had older siblings with autism, and 3.7 times higher for ADHD diagnosis.... Read More...

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First Risk Genes for ADHD Discovered

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2018

Researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In a new study, the researchers reveal they have identified specific gene variants which increase the risk of ADHD.... Read More...

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Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

A new study reveals the youngest children in a class are more likely than their older peers to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers say the problem may lie with some teachers mistakenly believing a child's immaturity compared to older classmates is actually ADHD.... Read More...

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Link Between ADHD and High Fluoride Levels in Pregnancy

Neuroscience NewsOctober 14, 2018

Researchers report higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of ADHD in school aged children. The study reports prenatal fluoride exposure is most strongly associated with inattentive behavior and cognitive problems in the children.... Read More...

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Thinking Outside the Box: ADHD Adults Not Constrained in Creativity

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

Adults with ADHD feel empowered performing creative tasks that can help them with a job, researchers report.... Read More...

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ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 12, 2018

A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.... Read More...

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ADHD Increases STI Risk, But Medications May Help Reduce It

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2018

A new study reveals ADHD increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections in adolescents threefold compared to the general population. However, the use of ADHD medications reduces the risk of STIs in males by up to 41%.... Read More...

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Neuroimaging Study Reveals Brain Difference in People With ADHD

Neuroscience NewsNovember 22, 2017

Researchers report MRI neuroimaging may help to identify people with ADHD and help to distinguish between different subtypes of the disorder.... Read More...

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Brain Imaging Reveals ADHD as a Collection of Different Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2017

A new study sheds light on ADHD, reporting teens with the disorder fit into one of three specific subgroups with distinct brain impairments and no common abnormalities between them.... Read More...

Online Parent Training Helps Young Kids with ADHD

Neuroscience NewsOctober 4, 2017

Study reveals online training can be as effective, and less time consuming, as direct training to help parents of ADHD kids.... Read More...

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

First double-blind controlled trial of TNS shows reduced symptoms in some children with ADHD

Smoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk 3 Fold

Siblings of Children with ASD or ADHD Are At Elevated Risk of Both Disorders

First Risk Genes for ADHD Discovered

Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD

Link Between ADHD and High Fluoride Levels in Pregnancy

Thinking Outside the Box: ADHD Adults Not Constrained in Creativity

ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Neuroimaging Study Reveals Brain Difference in People With ADHD

Brain Imaging Reveals ADHD as a Collection of Different Disorders

Online Parent Training Helps Young Kids with ADHD