ADHD Prevalence in Lebanese School-Age Population
Conclusion: This is the first epidemiological study to be conducted in Lebanon to estimate the prevalence of ADHD among children. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Richa, S., Rohayem, J., Chammai, R., Kazour, F., Haddad, R., Hleis, S., Alameddine, A., Gerbaka, B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Sodium Benzoate-Rich Beverage Consumption is Associated With Increased Reporting of ADHD Symptoms in College Students: A Pilot Investigation
Conclusion: These data suggest that a high intake of sodium benzoate–rich beverages may contribute to ADHD-related symptoms in college students and warrants further investigation. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Beezhold, B. L., Johnston, C. S., Nochta, K. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Language Profiles and Mental Health Problems in Children With Specific Language Impairment and Children With ADHD
Conclusion: Language should be assessed in children with ADHD and instruments sensitive to ADHD should be included when assessing children with SLI. Mental health should be an area of concern to be addressed in both groups. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Helland, W. A., Helland, T., Heimann, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Adolescent and Caregiver Reports of ADHD Symptoms Among Inner-City Youth: Agreement, Perceived Need for Treatment, and Behavioral Correlates
Conclusion: Study results underscore the developmental salience of I/D symptoms and have implications for ADHD diagnosis and treatment planning for adolescents. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Hogue, A., Dauber, S., Lichvar, E., Spiewak, G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Gene and Executive Function in Children With ADHD
Conclusion: These results tentatively implicate COMT gene in modulating EF in children with ADHD. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Choudhry, Z., Sengupta, S., Thakur, G., Page, V., Schmitz, N., Grizenko, N., Joober, R. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
"Why Is This So Hard?" A Review of Detection of Malingered ADHD in College Students
Conclusion: This review suggests that there is substantial need for measures designed specifically for detecting malingered ADHD simulators are able to produce plausible profiles on most tools used to diagnose ADHD. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Musso, M. W., Gouvier, W. D. Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Is the Diagnosis of ADHD Influenced by Time of Entry to School? An Examination of Clinical, Familial, and Functional Correlates in Children at Early and Late Entry Points
Conclusion: Results showed that ADHD-associated familial, clinical, and functional correlates are similar irrespective of age at entry to school, indicating that when ADHD symptoms are present, a diagnosis of ADHD should be considered rather than attributing these symptoms to developmental immaturity. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - March 4, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Biederman, J., Petty, C. R., Fried, R., Woodworth, K. Y., Faraone, S. V. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research
Duloxetine in Adults With ADHD: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study
Conclusion: Duloxetine may be a therapeutic option for adults with ADHD, but further studies are required to replicate these findings in larger samples. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - January 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Bilodeau, M., Simon, T., Beauchamp, M. H., Lesperance, P., Dubreucq, S., Doree, J.-P., Tourjman, S. V. Tags: Research Briefs Source Type: research
A Pilot Study of Lis-Dexamfetamine Dimesylate (LDX/SPD489) to Facilitate Smoking Cessation in Nicotine-Dependent Adults With ADHD
Discussion: In general, LDX does not facilitate smoking cessation in adults with ADHD more than does placebo, though both groups significantly reduced smoking. LDX demonstrated efficacy for reducing ADHD symptoms in adult smokers engaging in a quit attempt. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - January 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Kollins, S. H., English, J. S., Itchon-Ramos, N., Chrisman, A. K., Dew, R., O'Brien, B., McClernon, F. J. Tags: Research Briefs Source Type: research
No Beneficial Effects of Adding Parent Training to Methylphenidate Treatment for ADHD + ODD/CD Children: A 1-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study
Conclusion: The results of this study highlighted the positive role of MPH in ADHD. No significant effects were observed after the addition of parent training to MPH treatment. Clinicians should carefully follow patients’ improvements and titrate the MPH dosage during long-term treatment. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - January 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Ercan, E. S., Ardic, U. A., Kutlu, A., Durak, S. Tags: From Research to Practice Source Type: research
A 9-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Dose-Finding Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Modafinil as Treatment for Adults With ADHD
Conclusion: Modafinil was reasonably tolerated but did not demonstrate a benefit on ADHD symptoms in adults. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - January 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Arnold, V. K., Feifel, D., Earl, C. Q., Yang, R., Adler, L. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Effects of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate on Emotional Lability in Children 6 to 12 Years of Age With ADHD in a Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial
Conclusion: EL and ADHD symptoms improved with LDX regardless of baseline EL symptom severity. LDX demonstrated a safety profile consistent with long-acting psychostimulant use. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - January 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Childress, A. C., Arnold, V., Adeyi, B., Dirks, B., Babcock, T., Scheckner, B., Lasser, R., Lopez, F. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Prepulse Inhibition of Acoustic Startle and the Influence of Methylphenidate in Children With ADHD
Conclusion: Heterogeneity of ADHD is confirmed with a wide range of baseline PPI. The improvement of reduced baseline PPI through MPH suggests impaired sensorimotor gating in this subgroup. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - January 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Schulz-Juergensen, S., Thiemann, A., Gebhardt, J., Baumgarten-Walczak, A., Eggert, P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Does Stimulant Pretreatment Modify Atomoxetine Effects on Core Symptoms of ADHD in Children Assessed by Quantitative Measurement Technology?
Conclusion: This secondary analysis provided evidence that ATX reduced ADHD symptom severity measured by cb-CPT/MT parameters regardless of stimulant pretreatment. A few differential effects were seen based on the cb-CPT/MT. However, no clear pattern could be identified and, overall, the observed differences have no larger clinical relevance. The ATX effect in this study seemed to be largely independent of any previous exposure to stimulants. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - January 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Wehmeier, P. M., Dittmann, R. W., Banaschewski, T., Schacht, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Methylphenidate in Children With ADHD With or Without Learning Disability
Conclusion: In children with ADHD with or without comorbid LD, behavior and performance improved during treatment with OROS methylphenidate. (Source: Journal of Attention Disorders)
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders - January 6, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Williamson, D., Murray, D. W., Damaraju, C. V., Ascher, S., Starr, H. L. Tags: Current Perspectives Source Type: research
