Category: News
Adderall Crisis: How Hidden Advertisements Mislead and Risk Health
Adderall shortage has been a cause of major concern worldwide. The rising prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has led to an increased demand for medications like Adderall, a prescription stimulant commonly used to manage ADHD symptoms. Unfortunately, this surge in demand has also given rise to a concerning trend of advertisements as advertorials…
Judge Approves Medically Assisted Suicide for Woman with Autism-ADHD
A judge in Calgary just gave the green light for a 27-year-old, battling autism and ADHD, to go ahead with medically assisted suicide. It’s a move that’s stirring up a lot of mixed feelings, especially since her dad was fighting tooth and nail in court to stop it from happening. This whole situation really shines…
NHS Announces Review of ADHD Services amidst Surging Cases
In a significant move to address the escalating concerns surrounding ADHD services in England, NHS has announced the initiation of a comprehensive review of ADHD services. This initiative comes in the wake of rising diagnoses and debates regarding the condition’s prevalence and treatment approaches. ADHD manifests through symptoms like restlessness, difficulty in maintaining focus, and…
ADHD Medication Could Be a Lifesaver, New Study Suggests
In a significant observational study conducted in Sweden, researchers have uncovered a potentially life-saving benefit of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication. The study, involving 148,578 individuals diagnosed with ADHD, reveals that the initiation of ADHD medication is associated with a reduced risk of death, especially from unnatural causes such as accidents and suicides. This comprehensive analysis,…
Expelling ADHD Student Results in Suspension of School Headmaster
In a controversial incident that sparked outrage, a headmaster in Rome, Italy, is suspended for sending home a 6-year-old student diagnosed with ADHD. This has reignited the debate surrounding the inclusivity of educational institutions and their ability to accommodate students with different needs. The Incident The suspension of Riccardo Agresti, the headmaster of a school…
New ADHD Treatments Herald Comorbid Anxiety & Depression
In the realm of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatments, four promising pipeline agents are currently under late-stage development across the seven major markets (7MM), including the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain. These agents are Otsuka’s Centanafadine SR, Axsome Therapeutics’s Solriamfetol, Neurocentria’s NRCT-101SR (L-Threonate magnesium salt), and Cingulate’s CTx-1301 (dexmethylphenidate). Notably,…
New Findings Emphasize Preterm Birth, DNA & Attention Problems
Latest study tells us, how DNA methylation in premature babies may be linked to attention problems later in childhood! The researchers looked at 441 premature babies. Researchers identified DNA methylation at 33 specific sites, associated with attention problems at age 2. This study is significant because it suggests that DNA methylation at birth could potentially…
Akili’s EndeavorRx: A New Frontier in ADHD Digital Therapy
Digital Therapeutics enter Japanese Market In an ambitious move that marks a significant milestone in the field of digital therapeutics, Akili Interactive has announced its plans to introduce its groundbreaking ADHD treatment, EndeavorRx, to the Japanese market. This initiative comes on the heels of the digital therapeutic’s landmark approval by the U.S. FDA in 2020,…
ADHD and Type 1 Diabetes: Impact on Health Management
Living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is challenging, and those challenges are amplified when Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is also present. Recent research highlights how ADHD can negatively affect diabetes management and health outcomes. The study exposes a troubling trend, illustrating increased diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hypoglycemia, and hospitalizations in T1D individuals with ADHD. This…
ADHD, Hypersexuality, and Psychopathological Links
Latest study investigated the connection between ADHD and hypersexuality, a condition characterized by excessive sexual activity and obsession with sex. It investigated the correlation between hypersexual symptomatology and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) while exploring the mediating role of impulsivity. The sample comprised 309 subjects (mean age = 34.5, SD = 15.4; females: 67.31 %).…