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Iron deficiency linked to restless sleep in ADHD and autism

Researchers examine the relationship iron deficiency and sleep-related disorders.

17 Sep 2024

Wearable sensors developed to detect brain disorders through eye movement

A University of Houston engineering team has developed wearable sensors to examine eye movement to assess brain disorders or damage to the brain.

16 Sep 2024

Coordinated health teams may help improve outcomes for children with Trisomy 21 and heart conditions

A coordinated, multidisciplinary health care team to address the specific physical, psychological and developmental needs of children with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease may help children with these conditions lead longer and more productive lives, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

13 Sep 2024

High-dose amphetamine use linked to increased risk of psychosis or mania

Prescribing rates for stimulants that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased significantly over the past decade, with some of the largest increases reported during the COVID-19 pandemic.

12 Sep 2024

Young mental health patients at risk from drug interactions

A new study reveals that young patients treated with psychiatric medications receive potentially dangerous combinations with concerning frequency.

6 Sep 2024

APDI provides $200,000 in grants to advance pediatric substance use disorder devices

The Alliance for Pediatric Device Innovation (APDI), a nonprofit consortium led by Children's National Hospital and funded through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announces today the recipients of grants totaling $200,000 to advance pediatric medical devices that improve the monitoring, diagnosis or treatment of youth suffering from substance use disorder and addiction.

4 Sep 2024

Study shows how troriluzole can target early-stage alterations associated with Alzheimer's

In a recent development in Alzheimer's disease research, Auburn University scientists have studied a new drug, troriluzole, that can prevent brain changes leading to memory loss and cognitive decline in a mouse model of the disease.

3 Sep 2024

Study reveals slight increase in ADHD risk from prenatal cannabis exposure

A new study reveals nuanced findings on the neuropsychiatric risks of prenatal cannabis exposure. The research found a slight increase in the risk of ADHD and a heightened vulnerability to cannabis use in offspring.

3 Sep 2024

National survey reveals gaps in ADHD treatment for young adults

A national survey conducted as part of University of Exeter research has found huge variation in treatment for ADHD, highlighting the struggle many young adults face once they turn 18.

2 Sep 2024

Study explores link between prostate cancer treatment and Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a better way to understand why many men with prostate cancer end up with Alzheimer's disease, and whether it's the standard hormone therapy treatment or an overactive immune response that actually contributes to the problem.

29 Aug 2024

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds associated with behavioral difficulties and autistic traits

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds - as measured by levels of gender-conforming play - may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study published August 28, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Marlene Stratmann of Karlstad University, Sweden, and colleagues.

28 Aug 2024

Many parents want guidance on preventing hereditary health conditions in children

Among things many families don't wish to pass down to their children and grandchildren: medical issues.

26 Aug 2024

How diet shapes gut microbiota and affects brain function

Researchers discuss the diet-microbiota-gut-brain axis, which describes the role of both diet and gut microbiota composition on cognitive and emotional health.

26 Aug 2024

Bed-sharing is unlikely to harm children's psychological health, study finds

Parental bed-sharing is unlikely to impact children's psychological development, new research has found.

23 Aug 2024

Levels of anxiety among 9-11 year old's may instigate parental digital interruptions

Researchers examined the prospective associations between perceived parental digital interruptions and mental health symptoms in emerging adolescents.

21 Aug 2024

ASTN2 gene knockout in mice reveals key autism-related behaviors

More than 70 genes have been linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental condition in which differences in the brain lead to a host of altered behaviors, including issues with language, social communication, hyperactivity, and repetitive movements.

16 Aug 2024

Hyperactivity News and Research

Iron deficiency linked to restless sleep in ADHD and autism

Wearable sensors developed to detect brain disorders through eye movement

Coordinated health teams may help improve outcomes for children with Trisomy 21 and heart conditions

High-dose amphetamine use linked to increased risk of psychosis or mania

Young mental health patients at risk from drug interactions

APDI provides $200,000 in grants to advance pediatric substance use disorder devices

Study shows how troriluzole can target early-stage alterations associated with Alzheimer's

Study reveals slight increase in ADHD risk from prenatal cannabis exposure

National survey reveals gaps in ADHD treatment for young adults

Study explores link between prostate cancer treatment and Alzheimer’s disease

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds associated with behavioral difficulties and autistic traits

Many parents want guidance on preventing hereditary health conditions in children

How diet shapes gut microbiota and affects brain function

Bed-sharing is unlikely to harm children's psychological health, study finds

Levels of anxiety among 9-11 year old's may instigate parental digital interruptions

ASTN2 gene knockout in mice reveals key autism-related behaviors

Preterm babies show diverse cognitive and behavioral patterns

New study highlights impact of socioeconomic factors on ADHD in autistic youth

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