OTTAWA, May 27 (UPI) -- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a modern construct that before 1957 was not considered a disorder or worth treating, a Canadian researcher said.
CLEVELAND, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- More than half of U.S. parents surveyed say drugs stop working before 6 p.m. for their children under 12 with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
BOSTON, April 26 (UPI) -- Symptoms of bipolar disorder often appear in childhood but can be difficult to distinguish from other disorders, says a U.S. newsletter.
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Many adults with bipolar disorder or an anxiety disorder may also have undiagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, says a U.S. study.
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. firm said Friday its drug Strattera appears effective in treating both attention deficit and reading disorders in children and adolescents.
PHILADELPHIA, May 30 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found Ritalin -- methylphenidate -- elevates norepinephrine levels in the brains of rats.
ATLANTA, May 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reported Thursday that in 2004 at least 3,075 people were treated for adverse reactions to hyperactivity drugs.
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Many drug addicts might have had a childhood history of attention-deficit disorder, or ADHD, researchers reported Tuesday.
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 8 (UPI) -- A new study indicates kids suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder appear to have smaller brains than children without the disorder and medication does not appear to be the cause, researchers said Tuesday.
BOSTON, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A change in the formulation of the stimulant Adderall lasts longer throughout the day in treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and could be a viable alternative for kids who struggle to comply with more disruptive treatments, new
