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Interaction between dioxin and HLA gene variant activates events associated with rheumatoid arthritis

It has been known for more than three decades that individuals with a particular version of a gene - human leukocyte antigen (HLA) - have an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis.

19 Apr 2018

Study finds no evidence of lower intelligence in young children who had anesthesia

A Mayo Clinic study finds no evidence that children given anesthesia before their third birthdays have lower IQs than those who did not have it. A more complex picture emerges among people who had anesthesia several times as small children: Although their intelligence is comparable, they score modestly lower on tests measuring fine motor skills, and their parents are more likely to report behavioral and learning problems. The findings are published in Anesthesiology.

18 Apr 2018

PCOS linked to increased risk of mental health disorders

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome, the most common hormone condition among young women, are prone to mental health disorders, and their children face an increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

11 Apr 2018

Discordance between brain regions could lead to attention deficit disorders

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and colleagues have discovered how two brain regions work together to maintain attention, and how discordance between the regions could lead to attention deficit disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression.

6 Apr 2018

Study reveals differences in the brains of children with fragile X syndrome

For the first time, UNC School of Medicine researchers have used MRIs to show that babies with the neurodevelopmental condition fragile X syndrome had less-developed white matter compared to infants that did not develop the condition.

4 Apr 2018

Researchers link teenage driving behaviors to ADHD, other mental health disorders

Teenage drivers ages 16 to 19 are three times more likely to get into fatal accidents than their older counterparts. In this age group, around 20 percent in the United States have been affected by symptoms associated with mental health disorders, including 9 percent with a lifetime history of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

30 Mar 2018

Children with ADHD and autism are more likely to develop anxiety

A recent study has found that children diagnosed with ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to develop mood disorders and anxiety.

30 Mar 2018

Children with autism and ADHD at increased risk for anxiety, mood disorders

Children with both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for being diagnosed with or treated for anxiety and mood disorders, according to a study published in Pediatrics today.

30 Mar 2018

Mental health symptoms associated with risky driving behaviors in novice teen drivers

Mental health symptoms related to attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and conduct disorder are associated with increased errors in a driving simulator and self-reported risky driving behaviors in adolescents, according to study in Nursing Research, published by Wolters Kluwer.

27 Mar 2018

Graphic: Opioid painkiller is top prescription in 11 states

Americans fill about 4.5 billion prescriptions each year, at a cost of more than $323 billion. But what are we actually buying? In 11 states, the top prescriptions are opioid pain pills that are mixtures of acetaminophen and hydrocodone (brand names Vicodin and Norco), according to new data from GoodRx, an online prescription cost service.

22 Mar 2018

New study provides clues about how ADHD drugs affect healthy brains

A new study shows that healthy people who take attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs experience a surge in the neurotransmitter glutamate in key parts of the brain. And that increase in glutamate is associated with subsequent changes in positive emotion.

14 Mar 2018

Team-based game decreases hyperactivity and problem behavior in kids

A game that encourages good behavior, positive reinforcement and self-regulation can keep children on task and out of trouble, according to researchers at the University of Georgia and Pennsylvania State University.

9 Mar 2018

How Medicaid became a go-to funder for schools

Gerardo Alejandrez used to punch classmates, throw chairs and curse at his teachers, conduct that forced him to switch from school to school. "I had a lot of anger issues," the 16-year-old said recently.

9 Mar 2018

Exposure to violence in childhood, low socioeconomic status associated with psychiatric disorders

Investing in diminishing socioeconomic status inequalities and in preventing violent events during childhood may improve the mental health of youths from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, according to a study conducted by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Federal University of São Paulo.

8 Mar 2018

Air pollution exposure during fetal life related to brain abnormalities, cognitive impairment in children

A new study performed in the Netherlands has linked exposure to residential air pollution during fetal life with brain abnormalities that may contribute to impaired cognitive function in school-age children. The study, published in Biological Psychiatry, reports that the air pollution levels related to brain alterations were below those considered to be safe.

8 Mar 2018

New study indicates possible misuse or abuse of ADHD medication

A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study indicates that methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, may be subject to misuse and/or abuse.

7 Mar 2018

Study supports benefits of meditation in control of attention and emotions

The study's findings show that mental silence experienced through Sahaja Yoga meditation is associated with the development of neural networks and areas that are crucial for the control of attention and emotions.

24 Feb 2018

Neurotransmitter glutamate plays role in alcohol cravings, IU-led study finds

A study led by Indiana University on neurochemical changes associated with alcohol addiction found that the neurotransmitter glutamate plays a role in some alcohol cravings.

13 Feb 2018

Alzheimer’s study on mice reveals important mechanism behind neural hyperactivity

Alzheimer´s disease is the key cause of dementia in elderly patients. Those affected develop deficiencies in their abilities to learn, think logically, communicate, and to master the challenges of everyday life.

9 Feb 2018

Study shows connection between genetic variants for ADHD and educational attainment

A study published in the February 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that five novel genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been identified by exploiting genetic overlap between ADHD and educational attainment.

5 Feb 2018

Hyperactivity News and Research

Interaction between dioxin and HLA gene variant activates events associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Study finds no evidence of lower intelligence in young children who had anesthesia

PCOS linked to increased risk of mental health disorders

Discordance between brain regions could lead to attention deficit disorders

Study reveals differences in the brains of children with fragile X syndrome

Researchers link teenage driving behaviors to ADHD, other mental health disorders

Children with ADHD and autism are more likely to develop anxiety

Children with autism and ADHD at increased risk for anxiety, mood disorders

Mental health symptoms associated with risky driving behaviors in novice teen drivers

Graphic: Opioid painkiller is top prescription in 11 states

New study provides clues about how ADHD drugs affect healthy brains

Team-based game decreases hyperactivity and problem behavior in kids

How Medicaid became a go-to funder for schools

Exposure to violence in childhood, low socioeconomic status associated with psychiatric disorders

Air pollution exposure during fetal life related to brain abnormalities, cognitive impairment in children

New study indicates possible misuse or abuse of ADHD medication

Study supports benefits of meditation in control of attention and emotions

Neurotransmitter glutamate plays role in alcohol cravings, IU-led study finds

Alzheimer’s study on mice reveals important mechanism behind neural hyperactivity

Study shows connection between genetic variants for ADHD and educational attainment

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