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ADHD


It’s a stigmatised and often poorly understood condition… but what is the pharmacist’s role in managing ADHD? asks Karalyn Huxhagen Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined as a complex …

A new review has examined pharmaceutical treatments for ADHD and pinpointed those most suitable for short-term use in children and adults Of the drugs available for ADHD, the most effective …

Women with ADHD may be more likely to have some adverse outcomes during pregnancy, new research suggests – but medication may not be the cause A study led by researchers …

The incidence of women of reproductive age filling scripts for ADHD medicines has soared, up to 700% in one age group The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have …

Researchers have called for an end to debating whether ADHD should be medicated, in favour of a support-based approach A high number of Australian children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) …

Antidepressants in pregnancy are not a risk factor for autism, two studies have found Two studies published by JAMA have examined the risk of autism and other adverse birth outcomes …

Pharmacists can play a key role in reducing the stigma of ADHD ADHD experts have slammed comments made in MJA InSight yesterday as stigmatising and trivialising the condition and strengthening …

Age-related immaturity could often be diagnosed as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, WA researchers say The youngest children in Western Australian classrooms are more likely than their older classmates to receive …

Label warnings on the possible cardiovascular risk of ADHD medications are inconsistent and ambiguous, say experts  Product labelling warning of the cardiovascular risks of ADHD medication is inconsistent, say researchers …

Our wrapup of pharmacy news from around the world Loveland, Colorado: A pharmacy’s dosage error may have caused the death of an eight-year-old boy, Denver7 reports. According to the station …

A University of Queensland trial could help the families of children with ADHD to get a decent night’s sleep. Researchers are recruiting participants for the study into the effectiveness of …

Rates of misuse of psychostimulants to treat ADHD are rising, due to overdiagnosis of the condition and overprescription of the drugs, according to the authors of an editorial published in …