Category: Research
ADHD and ASD: Neural Tango
Published on 13/06/2018 in Sage-Journal of Attention Disorders The research paper discusses the comorbidity of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and investigates the potential overlap of underlying pathophysiology and endophenotypes between the two disorders. It highlights the revised diagnostic guidelines allowing for comorbid diagnosis, and the need for more research to understand the nature…
Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Risk Affective & Behavior Disorders
Published on 25/01/2024 in AAP Paediatrics Highlights Synopsis The study aimed to address the limitations of previous research by determining the incidence and relative risk of post-injury affective and behavioral disorders 4 years after mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) in children. The cohort study included 18,917 mTBI cases and 37,834 matched comparisons within an integrated…
Stimulants in Pregnancy
Published on 24/01/2024 in JAMA Psychiatry Key Points Stimulants for ADHD in Pregnancy The research study investigated the association between prescription stimulant treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during pregnancy and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children. The study, which included 7065 pregnancies exposed to amphetamine/dextroamphetamine and 1123 pregnancies exposed to methylphenidate in the second…
Stimulant Use in ADHD with ASD and Psychosis: A Case Study
Published on 31/01/2024 in Cureus The case study paper explores the association between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and common mental health disorders, focusing on the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in individuals with ASD and the use of stimulant medications as a treatment. The paper presents a case study of a 13-year-old male…
Diagnostic Delays: When Waiting Room Time Feels Eternal
What is diagnostic delay? The time between first acknowledgement of symptoms to final diagnosis. What are the various types of delays? 🔶PRIMARY DELAY:At the level of patient before first contact with Health provider 🔶SECONDARY DELAY:After contact with health care provider to actual correct diagnosis What has the latest research on diagnostic delay in ADHD and…
Viloxazine More Effective Than Atomoxetine
Published on 10/07/2023 in CNS Drugs (Springer) The study was conducted retrospectively with data obtained for clinical purposes and received no specific grant from funding agencies. The authors disclosed no conflicts of interest and provided substantial contributions to the conception and design of the work. References: Price, Maxwell Zachary, and Richard L. Price. “Extended-Release Viloxazine…
Is Media Use Parasitising Attention?
Published on JAMA Network, July 17, 2018 Prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in youth, with a worrisome 7% affected, and the potential increase in rates in some populations. Could digital media, like social media and streaming, might be connected to symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in teenagers? The study aims to examine the association between…
PNRS Approach Unveils Brain Dysconnectivity in ADHD
Neuroscience study published by researchers of Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA suggests widespread dysconnectivity in ADHD brain. Objectives Researchers aimed to address the challenges of identifying replicable neuroimaging correlates of ADHD by focusing on the cumulative effects of resting-state connectivity across all brain networks. In simple terms, this study looked at how…
Puzzle of Age: Cognitive Decline or Missed ADHD?
As we age, it’s natural to worry about memory loss and cognitive decline. However, George Keepers, MD, Chair and Professor of Psychiatry at Oregon Health Sciences School of Medicine, suggests that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) could play a role in some cases. This overlap between ADHD and aging raises important questions about how we…
Research Participation Alert!
Uzma Kazi, final year student of MA Psychology Maniben Nanavati Women’s College, is conducting first of its kind research on adult ADHD in India for her dissertation. Her focus area is rather crucial-executive dysfunction and emotional dysregulation in adult ADHD Are you an 18-40 year old Indian, diagnosed with ADHD as a child or an…
