ADHD symptoms

Children's diet not main cause of ADHD

harminka — Fri, 30 May 2008 08:12:59 -0500

Food may not be the major cause of hyperactivity in children. Genetics, brain function and parental actions such as smoking may be just as important.

Phase III pivotal results presented of VYVANSE to treat ADHD in adults

harminka — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:25:50 -0500

Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today presented the results of a phase III pivotal study in which VYVANSE demonstrated significant improvements in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in adults and met all safety and efficacy endpoints.

DAYTRANA offered ADHD symptom control for 12 months

harminka — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:16:22 -0500

Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced findings from a new data analysis that was conducted to examine treatment differences with DAYTRANA™ (methylphenidate transdermal system) between boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Significant efficacy in reducing ADHD symptoms

harminka — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:00:09 -0500

Shire plc(LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, presented today at a major scientific meeting findings from analyses of pivotal trial results of INTUNIV, a selective alpha-2A-agonist. This compound is an investigational once-daily medication, which is being evaluated for the treatment of the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Study raises questions about diagnosis, medical treatment of ADHD

harminka — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:14:04 -0600

A new UCLA study shows that only about half of children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, exhibit the cognitive defects commonly associated with the condition.

Adult ADHD significantly impacts on social, financial, personal aspects of life

harminka — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:58:14 -0600

Nationally recognized Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) authority Russell Barkley, Ph.D., has embarked on a national speaking tour to discuss the symptoms of ADHD in adults and the potentially serious consequences these symptoms may have on the life of an adult living with this disorder.

Some ADHD Patients Over-Supplied in WA

harminka — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:12:22 -0600

Some patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Western Australia are dispensed more stimulant medication than they need.

Blue-blocking glasses to improve sleep and ADHD symptoms

harminka — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:18:15 -0600

Researchers have also employed this technology for use in special 'night lights' Scientists at John Carroll University, working in its Lighting Innovations Institute, have developed an affordable accessory that appears to reduce the symptoms of ADHD. Their discovery also has also been shown to improve sleep patterns among people who have difficulty falling asleep.

Improvement of ADHD symptom management in adults

harminka — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:14:59 -0500

Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treated with CONCERTA® OROS® methylphenidate HCl Extended-release Tablets showed significant improvements in ADHD symptom management compared to adults taking placebo, according to study results presented today at a major psychiatric medical meeting.

ADHD associated with dopamine activity in brain

harminka — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:38:59 -0500

Adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show a blunted response to the drug methylphenidate (Ritalin), which increases brain dopamine levels, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. This suggests that dopamine dysfunction may be involved with ADHD symptoms and may contribute to substance abuse that often occurs simultaneously.

Improving vigilance performance of ADHD children with poor sleep

harminka — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:32:59 -0500

In the first known study of its kind, an article published in the August 1st issue of the journal SLEEP finds that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and whose sleep efficiency is poor, experience significant improvement on some measures of the Continuous Performance Test (CPT) if they are treated with methylphenidate (MPH).

Daytrana provides effectiveness in boys, girls with ADHD

harminka — Thu, 24 May 2007 11:48:59 -0500

Shire plc announced that DAYTRANAÃ¢â€žÂ¢ (methylphenidate transdermal system), its Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) patch, had significant efficacy in reducing the symptoms of ADHD in both male and female children aged 6 to 12 years, according to clinical trial results reported at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) annual meeting in San Diego.