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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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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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Researchers to test new treatments for ADHD
Two new research projects will test behavioral therapy and computer games that use biofeedback to determine if either treatment can improve the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
(PsychCentral) UPDATED 06/09/2008
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(PsychCentral) UPDATED 06/09/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 333 Articles | bipolar disorder - 97 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 ArticlesConditions: | severe mood dysregulation - 1 Article
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Doctors explain heart screening advice for ADHD patients
The American Heart Association clarified a recent recommendation about stimulant medications and heart screenings by explaining that it is not mandatory to obtain an electrocardiogram and treatment for ADHD should not be withheld because an ECG is not done.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 05/26/2008
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(Medical News Today) UPDATED 05/26/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 333 Articles | heart disease - 607 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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Do ADHD meds slow a child's growth?
A recent study of Daytrana suggests that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication does not affect a child's height or weight.
(ADHDCentral.com) UPDATED 05/20/2008
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(ADHDCentral.com) UPDATED 05/20/2008
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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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Group criticizes spike in psychiatric prescriptions to kids
The Vermont Association for Mental Health believes that psychiatric medications are being prescribed to children too frequently, replacing counseling with drugs to treat mental health problems.
(Boston.com) UPDATED 04/30/2008
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(Boston.com) UPDATED 04/30/2008
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