TUESDAY, July 16 (HealthDay News) -- The first brain wave test that could help diagnose children and teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The device can be used in patients between the ages of 6 and 17 as part of a complete psychological examination to either help confirm an ADHD diagnosis or … [Read more...]
NEWLY RELEASED STUDY RESULTS ON ADHD IN CHILDREN AND THEIR FUTURE HEALTH CONCERNS
Fox news is reporting that Pediatrics, the official journal for the American Academy of Pediatrics, has released details of a study conducted on over 5000 children by Mayo Clinic and lasted for twenty years. To read more of the details of this study, click here...... … [Read more...]
ADHD, Autism, Schizophrenia, Other Psychiatric Disorders Genetically Linked In Huge New Study
Huffington Post, Healthy Living section carried an informative article about the results from a study about genetically linked psychiatric disorders. To read more, click here.... … [Read more...]
10 Medical Conditions That Share Symptoms With ADD/ADHD
I came across this slideshow that explains something all parents with a child with ADD or ADHD understands; the difficulty in diagnosing this condition. There are other conditions that share the same symptoms and behaviors. This presentation outlines ten different medical conditions that are very similar and are worth considering. To read further...... … [Read more...]
MORE CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD
A recent study revealed more children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity now that were a decade ago. Continued reading.... … [Read more...]