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Pediatricians: Heart test not needed to take ADHD meds
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that children taking stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder do not need a heart test before using the medications.
(Associated Press) UPDATED 07/29/2008
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(Associated Press) UPDATED 07/29/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 333 Articles Treatments: | Adderall - 20 Articles | Concerta - 85 Articles | Daytrana - 18 Articles | Focalin - 6 Articles | Meridia - 11 Articles | Provigil - 11 Articles | Ritalin - 78 Articles | stimulants - 270 Articles | Vyvanse - 6 Articles
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A young life lost to prescription drug abuse
Each day, 2,500 American teens turn to prescription drugs to get high for the first time, with painkillers, sedatives, tranquilizers, and stimulants the most common drugs of choice.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 07/10/2008
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(HealthDay News) UPDATED 07/10/2008
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ADHD may increase obesity risk for kids
Children who are not taking medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to be overweight than kids who don't have ADHD, according to a new study.
(ADHDCentral.com) UPDATED 07/09/2008
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(ADHDCentral.com) UPDATED 07/09/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 333 Articles Treatments: | stimulants - 270 Articles
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ADHD gene doesn't predict response to stimulant meds
New research has shown that a gene linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder doesn't predict how well a person will respond to medications used to treat the disorder.
(Forbes) UPDATED 06/24/2008
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(Forbes) UPDATED 06/24/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 333 Articles Treatments: | Adderall - 20 Articles | Concerta - 85 Articles | Daytrana - 18 Articles | Focalin - 6 Articles | Ritalin - 78 Articles | stimulants - 270 Articles | Vyvanse - 6 Articles
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E-prescriptions coming soon for addictive meds
U.S. drug regulators are close to allowing doctors to electronically prescribe potentially addictive drugs instead of requiring a written order for the meds.
(CareConnection.com) UPDATED 06/21/2008
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(CareConnection.com) UPDATED 06/21/2008
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Conditions: | arthritis - 168 Articles | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 333 Articles | chronic pain - 266 Articles Treatments: | opioids - 48 Articles | stimulants - 270 Articles
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Reviewing alternative therapies for ADHD
This article looks at the scientific support for alternative treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, including special diets and nutritional supplements.
(New York Times) UPDATED 06/17/2008
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(New York Times) UPDATED 06/17/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 333 Articles Treatments: | fish oil - 13 Articles | stimulants - 270 Articles | Supplements - 204 Articles
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