[Influential factors for methylphenidate treatment compliance in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]
Ding KJ, Liu YF, Kang CY, Liu RX, Li XR, Wan S Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2013 May;15(5):343-7 PMID: 23676934 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate influential factors for the tendency to medicate and medication compliance in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS: A total of 188 children aged from 5 to […]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in epileptic children
Kim GH, Kim JY, Byeon JH, Eun BL, Rhie YJ, Seo WH, Eun SH J. Korean Med. Sci. 2012 Oct;27(10):1229-32 PMID: 23091322 Abstract It is well-known that the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is higher in epileptic children than in the general pediatric population. The aim of this study was to compare the […]
Childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and growth in adolescent alcohol use: the roles of functional impairments, ADHD symptom persistence, and parental knowledge
Molina BS, Pelham WE, Cheong J, Marshal MP, Gnagy EM, Curran PJ J Abnorm Psychol 2012 Nov;121(4):922-35 PMID: 22845650 Abstract Research on the relation between childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and adolescent alcohol use has found mixed results. Studies are needed that operationalize alcohol use in developmentally appropriate ways and that test theoretically plausible moderators and […]
Lead and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms: a meta-analysis
Goodlad JK, Marcus DK, Fulton JJ Clin Psychol Rev 2013 Apr;33(3):417-25 PMID: 23419800 Abstract This meta-analysis examined the association between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms and lead exposure in children and adolescents. Thirty-three studies published between 1972 and 2010 involving 10,232 children and adolescents were included. There was a small to medium association between inattention symptoms […]
Using the test of variables of attention to determine the effectiveness of modafinil in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): a prospective methylphenidate-controlled trial
Goez HR, Scott O, Nevo N, Bennett-Back O, Zelnik N J. Child Neurol. 2012 Dec;27(12):1547-52 PMID: 22447850 Abstract The efficacy of modafinil in comparison with methylphenidate in treatment of pediatric attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has not been thoroughly investigated. This study compared the effect of modafinil versus methylphenidate on continuous attention task in children with […]
The response to stress in Brazilian children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Palma SM, Fernandes DR, Muszkat M, Calil HM Psychiatry Res 2012 Aug;198(3):477-81 PMID: 22425465 Abstract This study assessed the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, during response to stress, through the measurement of salivary cortisol in 38 children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its subtypes, who were matched to 38 healthy control subjects. […]
Parent training interventions for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children aged 5 to 18 years
Zwi M, Jones H, Thorgaard C, York A, Dennis JA Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2011;(12):CD003018 PMID: 22161373 Abstract BACKGROUND: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by high levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that are present before the age of seven years, seen in a range of situations, inconsistent with the […]
Effects of osmotic-release methylphenidate on height and weight in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) following up to four years of treatment
Durá-Travé T, Yoldi-Petri ME, Gallinas-Victoriano F, Zardoya-Santos P J. Child Neurol. 2012 May;27(5):604-9 PMID: 22190507 Abstract There is some controversy concerning the potential negative influence of methylphenidate on growth. The authors reviewed clinical records of 187 patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder under treatment with methylphenidate. The patients' weight, height, and body mass index were measured […]
Parents psychopathology of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Margari F, Craig F, Petruzzelli MG, Lamanna A, Matera E, Margari L Res Dev Disabil 2013 Mar;34(3):1036-43 PMID: 23291521 Abstract Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder with extremely complex etiology, not yet well defined but certainly multi-factorial. This study investigated the possible etiopathogenetic role of ADHD symptoms and psychopathology disorders in parents of […]
Prenatal alcohol exposure, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and sluggish cognitive tempo
Graham DM, Crocker N, Deweese BN, Roesch SC, Coles CD, Kable JA, May PA, Kalberg WO, Sowell ER, Jones KL, Riley EP, Mattson SN, Alcohol. Clin. Exp. Res. 2013 Jan;37 Suppl 1:E338-46 PMID: 22817778 Abstract BACKGROUND: Children with heavy prenatal alcohol exposure often meet criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD research has examined subtype differences […]
Drug treatment patterns of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents in Germany: results from a large population-based cohort study
Garbe E, Mikolajczyk RT, Banaschewski T, Petermann U, Petermann F, Kraut AA, Langner I J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 2012 Dec;22(6):452-8 PMID: 23234588 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Despite a substantial increase in total methylphenidate (MPH) prescriptions in Germany over the last 20 years, and the introduction of modified release MPH (MR MPH) and atomoxetine (ATX), remarkably little is […]
[Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and child maltreatment: a review]
Prayez F, Wodon I, Van Hyfte S, Linkowski P Rev Med Brux 2012 Mar-Apr;33(2):75-86 PMID: 22812053 Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric disorder of childhood with a prevalence rate of 5 % among school-age children. This disorder have a strong impact on parent-child relationships. This review synthesizes recent research evidence regarding the rate […]
Examining the relationship between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and overweight in children and adolescents
Erhart M, Herpertz-Dahlmann B, Wille N, Sawitzky-Rose B, Hölling H, Ravens-Sieberer U Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2012 Jan;21(1):39-49 PMID: 22120761 Abstract Although a higher prevalence of overweight/obesity was reported in clinical samples of patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), an association between overweight and ADHD has yet not been established in the general population in childhood. […]
Is the test of variables of attention reliable for the diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Zelnik N, Bennett-Back O, Miari W, Goez HR, Fattal-Valevski A J. Child Neurol. 2012 Jun;27(6):703-7 PMID: 22378668 Abstract The diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is occasionally biased by the subjectivity of symptoms and reports of parents and teachers. The advent of continuous performance tests raised expectations that the diagnosis of ADHD will be more […]
Prenatal methylmercury, postnatal lead exposure, and evidence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among Inuit children in Arctic Québec
Boucher O, Jacobson SW, Plusquellec P, Dewailly E, Ayotte P, Forget-Dubois N, Jacobson JL, Muckle G Environ. Health Perspect. 2012 Oct;120(10):1456-61 PMID: 23008274 Abstract BACKGROUND: Prenatal exposure to methylmercury (MeHg) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) has been associated with impaired performance on attention tasks in previous studies, but the extent to which these cognitive deficits translate […]
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, comorbidities, and risk situations
Reinhardt MC, Reinhardt CA J Pediatr (Rio J) 2013 Mar-Apr;89(2):124-30 PMID: 23642421 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly prevalent, and its symptoms often represent a significant public health problem; thus, the aim of this study was to verify emergency situations caused by certain comorbidities, or by exposing the patient to a higher risk […]
Regional brain perfusion before and after treatment with methylphenidate may be associated with the G1287A polymorphism of the norepinephrine transporter gene in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Park MH, Kim JW, Yang YH, Hong SB, Park S, Kang H, Kim BN, Shin MS, Yoo HJ, Cho SC Neurosci. Lett. 2012 Apr;514(2):159-63 PMID: 22405810 Abstract The noradrenergic system modulates attention and arousal. Dysregulation of the noradrenergic system may be involved in the pathophysiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study intended to examine the […]
Remission in children and adolescents diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder via an effective and tolerable titration scheme for osmotic release oral system methylphenidate
Chou WJ, Chen SJ, Chen YS, Liang HY, Lin CC, Tang CS, Huang YS, Yeh CB, Chou MC, Lin DY, Hou PH, Wu YY, Liu HJ, Huang YF, Hwang KL, Chan CH, Pan CH, Chang HL, Huang CF, Hsu JW J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 2012 Jun;22(3):215-25 PMID: 22537358 Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study […]
Parental attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder predicts child and parent outcomes of parental friendship coaching treatment
Griggs MS, Mikami AY J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2011 Dec;50(12):1236-46 PMID: 22115144 Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the impact of parental attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms on the peer relationships and parent-child interaction outcomes of children with ADHD among families completing a randomized controlled trial of parental friendship coaching (PFC) relative to control families. […]
Temporal processing impairment in children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder
Huang J, Yang BR, Zou XB, Jing J, Pen G, McAlonan GM, Chan RC Res Dev Disabil 2012 Mar-Apr;33(2):538-48 PMID: 22119703 Abstract The current study aimed to investigate temporal processing in Chinese children with Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) using time production, time reproduction paradigm and duration discrimination tasks. A battery of tests specifically designed to measure temporal […]
Buspirone versus methylphenidate in the treatment of children with attention- deficit/ hyperactivity disorder: randomized double-blind study
Mohammadi MR, Hafezi P, Galeiha A, Hajiaghaee R, Akhondzadeh S Acta Med Iran 2012 Nov;50(11):723-8 PMID: 23292622 Abstract A recent randomized clinical trial showed buspirone efficacy in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. However, results from a recent multi-site controlled clinical trial of transdermal buspirone failed to separate it from placebo in a […]
Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents
Gillies D, Sinn JKh, Lad SS, Leach MJ, Ross MJ Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012;7:CD007986 PMID: 22786509 Abstract BACKGROUND: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a major problem in children and adolescents, characterised by age-inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, and is associated with long-term social, academic and mental health problems. The stimulant medications […]
Motor skills of children newly diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder prior to and following treatment with stimulant medication
Brossard-Racine M, Shevell M, Snider L, Bélanger SA, Majnemer A Res Dev Disabil 2012 Nov-Dec;33(6):2080-7 PMID: 22796639 Abstract Motor difficulties are common in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although preliminary evidence has suggested that methylphenidate can improve the motor skills in children with ADHD and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), the effect of stimulant […]
Pharmacologic intervention for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in preschoolers : is it justified?
Ghuman JK, Ghuman HS Paediatr Drugs 2013 Feb;15(1):1-8 PMID: 23329386 Abstract Pharmacologic intervention for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschool children is a controversial issue. Non-pharmacologic interventions (psychosocial and restricted dietary interventions) have been shown to benefit oppositional, non-compliant, aggressive and disruptive, as well as hyperactive and inattentive behaviors in preschoolers with ADHD and other […]
Improving visual memory, attention, and school function with atomoxetine in boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Shang CY, Gau SS J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol 2012 Oct;22(5):353-63 PMID: 23083022 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Atomoxetine is efficacious in reducing symptoms of attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but its effect on visual memory and attention needs more investigation. This study aimed to assess the effect of atomoxetine on visual memory, attention, and school function in boys with […]
[Pharmacological update in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: models of intervention and new drugs]
Mulas F, Gandía R, Roca P, Etchepareborda MC, Abad L Rev Neurol 2012 May;54 Suppl 3:S41-53 PMID: 22605631 Abstract INTRODUCTION. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most frequent neurodevelopmental problem in childhood, with significant repercussions that continue into adulthood. This means that an appropriate therapeutic intervention is vital to improve its prognosis. AIMS. To […]
Confounding diagnoses in the neurodevelopmental disabilities population: a child with hearing loss, absence epilepsy, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Lance EI, Shapiro BK J. Child Neurol. 2013 May;28(5):645-7 PMID: 22761401 Abstract We report the case of a school-age child with a history of hearing loss presenting with staring spells. Electroencephalography (EEG) revealed a pattern consistent with absence epilepsy, and the patient was started on antiepileptic medication with decreased frequency of staring spells but he […]
Severity of the aggression/anxiety-depression/attention child behavior checklist profile discriminates between different levels of deficits in emotional regulation in youth with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Biederman J, Petty CR, Day H, Goldin RL, Spencer T, Faraone SV, Surman CB, Wozniak J J Dev Behav Pediatr 2012 Apr;33(3):236-43 PMID: 22278125 Abstract OBJECTIVE: We examined whether severity scores (1 SD vs 2 SDs) of a unique profile of the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) consisting of the Anxiety/Depression, Aggression, and Attention (AAA) scales […]
Do parent perceptions predict continuity of publicly funded care for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
Zima BT, Bussing R, Tang L, Zhang L Pediatrics 2013 Mar;131 Suppl 1:S50-9 PMID: 23457150 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To examine whether parent perceptions about care (barriers, disorder knowledge, treatment willingness) vary among children who drop out of or stay in publicly funded care for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to explore whether parent perceptions are predictive of […]
Disturbed microstructural integrity of the frontostriatal fiber pathways and executive dysfunction in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Shang CY, Wu YH, Gau SS, Tseng WY Psychol Med 2013 May;43(5):1093-107 PMID: 22894768 Abstract BACKGROUND: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is recognized as an early-onset neuropsychiatric disorder with executive dysfunctions and neurobiological deficits. The authors compared executive functions and microstructural integrity of the frontostriatal circuit in children with ADHD and typically developing children. Method […]
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