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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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Study: Focalin works faster than Concerta

A small study suggests that extended-release Focalin eases the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder more quickly than extended-release Concerta.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 07/09/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 333 Articles Treatments: | Concerta - 85 Articles | Focalin - 6 Articles

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FDA approves Concerta for adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Concerta for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Previously the stimulant could be prescribed only to children.
(Reuters) UPDATED 06/28/2008
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Conditions: | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - 333 Articles Treatments: | Concerta - 85 Articles Other: | Adult ADHD - 13 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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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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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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