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251. Steroids 'raise risk of child disorders'

Author

Collins, Nick

Subjects
Corticosteroids, Children -- Health aspects, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, General interest
Abstract

Byline: Nick Collins, Science Correspondent STEROID injections given to pregnant women due to give birth prematurely may raise the risk of the child developing behavioural problems such as attention deficit [...]

Published
2013

252. Tobacco and lead exposure linked to ADHD

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Smoking -- Health aspects, Lead in the body, Health, Health care industry
Published
2009

253. How monsters are made

Author

Howard, Barbara J.

Subjects
Aggressiveness (Psychology) in children -- Causes of, Aggressiveness (Psychology) in children -- Care and treatment, Parenting -- Methods, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Children -- Behavior, Children -- Analysis, Health, Health care industry
Abstract

On my flight home after giving a talk on conduct disorder, I found myself sitting next to a young military officer who had recently returned from Afghanistan. I took the [...]

Published
2009

254. The influence on minerals on attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

Author

Werbach, Melvyn R.

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Diagnosis, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Research, Minerals in nutrition -- Health aspects, Minerals in nutrition -- Research, Minerals in the body -- Health aspects, Minerals in the body -- Research
Abstract

Calcium Deficiency A study of 50 hyperactive children aged four to 13 years found that, compared to normals, their average plasma, erythrocyte, urine, and hair calcium levels were lower, with [...]

Published
2008

255. Invited commentary: persistent organic pollutants and childhood learning and behavioural disorders

Author

Korrick, Susan A. and Bellinger, David C.

Subjects
Learning disabilities -- Risk factors, Learning disabilities -- Environmental aspects, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Environmental aspects, Persistent organic pollutants -- Health aspects, Persistent organic pollutants -- Research, Health, Social sciences
Published
2007

256. ADHD drugs: cardiovascular and psychiatric events

Subjects
Heart attack -- Risk factors, Heart attack -- Drug therapy, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Drug therapy, Pharmaceutical industry
Abstract

United States of America -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has directed the manufacturers of all drug products approved for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to [...]

Published
2007

257. Do Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raise Risks for Mental Woes in Kids? New study discounts pills' link to autism, but suggests ties to ADHD

Subjects
Antidepressants -- Complications and side effects, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Pregnant women -- Health aspects, Autism -- Research -- Reports -- Risk factors, Health
Abstract

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- There's been controversy for years over whether the use of common antidepressants by women during their pregnancies might raise the odds of mental [...]

Published
2014

258. Smoking While Pregnant Linked to ADHD in Children; Expectant moms' use of nicotine-replacement therapy could also spell problems for kids, study suggests

Author

Dotinga, Randy

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Pregnant women -- Health aspects, Smoking in pregnancy -- Health aspects, Health
Abstract

Byline: Randy Dotinga, HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, July 21, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Children born to women who smoked during pregnancy appear to have an increased risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [...]

Published
2014

259. Does psychostimulant use increase cardiovascular risk in children with ADHD?

Subjects
Mary Ann Liebert Inc., Children, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Cardiovascular diseases -- Risk factors, General interest
Abstract

India, June 28 -- New Rochelle, NY, June 26, 2014-Psychostimulant use to treat children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing worldwide, and the evaluation of the cardiovascular safety [...]

Published
2014

260. STIMULANT MEDICATIONS REDUCE SMOKING RISK IN YOUTH WITH ADHD

Subjects
Smoking and youth -- Risk factors, Teenagers, Youth, Children -- Health aspects, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, News, opinion and commentary, American Academy of Pediatrics
Abstract

Elk Grove Village, Ill. -- The following information was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics: Research has documented that adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two to three times [...]

Published
2014

261. GENETIC PREDISPOSITION FOR ENJOYMENT OF AMPHETAMINE'S EFFECTS FOUND TO REDUCE RISK OF SCHIZOPHRENIA, ADHD

Subjects
Genetic research, Schizophrenia -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, News, opinion and commentary, University of Chicago
Abstract

CHICAGO, Illinois -- The following information was released by the University of Chicago: By Kevin Jiang Genetic variants associated with enjoying the effects of d-amphetamine--the active ingredient in Adderall--are also [...]

Published
2014

262. NEW RESEARCH REVEALS THAT BRAIN DAMAGE AFFECTING THE INSULA - AN AREA WITH A KEY ROLE IN EMOTIONS - DISRUPTS ERRORS OF THINKING LINKED TO GAMBLING ADDICTION

Subjects
Brain damage -- Risk factors, Brain, Gambling, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Substance abuse -- Care and treatment, News, opinion and commentary, University of Cambridge
Abstract

CAMBRIDGE, UK -- The following information was released by the University of Cambridge: Based on these results, we believe that the insula could be hyperactive in problem gamblers, making them [...]

Published
2014

263. GENETIC PREDISPOSITION TO LIKING AMPHETAMINE REDUCES RISK OF SCHIZOPHRENIA AND ADHD

Subjects
Genetic research, Schizophrenia -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, News, opinion and commentary, University of Chicago. Medical Center
Abstract

CHICAGO, IL -- The following information was released by the University of Chicago Medical Center: Genetic variants associated with enjoying the effects of d-amphetamine -- the active ingredient in Adderall [...]

Published
2014

264. CHILDREN WITH ADHD HAVE HIGHER RISK OF TEENAGE OBESITY AND PHYSICAL INACTIVITY

Subjects
Obesity in adolescence -- Risk factors, Obesity in children -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, News, opinion and commentary, University of London. Imperial College of Science and Technology
Abstract

LONDON -- The following information was released by Imperial College London: by Sam Wong Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to become obese and sedentary teenagers, [...]

Published
2014

265. Delayed Fatherhood Increases Risk of Brain Disorders in Children

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Fatherhood, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Older fathers are more likely to have children with mental disorders, researchers reveal. In the study, children born to men aged 45 had greater risk of developing autism (3.5 times [...]

Published
2014

266. Are Kids Born to Older Dads at Risk for Mental Health Woes? Large Swedish study found higher rates of autism, ADHD and other disorders, but expert says the risk is small

Author

Reinberg, Steven

Subjects
Fathers -- Health aspects -- Demographic aspects, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Autism -- Risk factors, Health
Abstract

Byline: Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Children born to older fathers are at higher risk for various psychiatric and learning problems than once thought, [...]

Published
2014

267. Smoke exposure ups risk of ADHD

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

SYDNEY: Children exposed to secondhand smoke have significantly higher rates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), headache and stuttering than those who are not exposed. A study conducted by American [...]

Published
2010

268. ADHD 'raises risk of depression'; In Brief

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, General interest
Abstract

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in childhood leads to an increased chance of developing depression as a teenager, researchers say. Teenagers diagnosed with ADHD as young children are also far more [...]

Published
2010

269. Summer babies at greater risk of 'false' ADHD diagnosis; InBrief

Subjects
Infants, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, General interest
Abstract

Summer babies are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at school because their relative immaturity confuses doctors, a study indicates. The youngest children in each [...]

Published
2010

270. Summer babies at greater risk of 'false' ADHD diagnosis; In Brief

Subjects
Infants, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, General interest
Abstract

Summer babies are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at school because their relative immaturity confuses doctors, a study indicates. The youngest children in each [...]

Published
2010

271. Medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: cardiovascular concerns

Author

Wooltorton, Eric

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Drug therapy, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Cardiovascular diseases -- Causes of, Stimulants -- Complications and side effects
Abstract

Reason for posting: A variety of stimulant and nonstimulant medications are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. However, very rare but serious cardiovascular adverse [...]

Published
2006

272. Sending a teen to a rehab is really unfair; Children with family history of addiction, toxic stresses like poverty, violence and poor parenting, personality disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and low boredom threshold are more prone to alcohol addiction. Dr Vivek Benegal, Profes

Subjects
Alcoholism -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Family, Parenting, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Brand identity, Violence, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Recent studies conducted at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) have shown that it is the youngsters who are more susceptible to any form of addiction [...]

Published
2009

273. Attention-deficit disorder linked to obesity

Author

Jimenez, Marina

Subjects
Obesity -- Influence -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Weight loss -- Management -- Risk factors, Company business management, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: MARINA JIMENEZ HEALTH: WEIGHT LOSS Attention-deficit disorder linked to obesity Paige Gilmore used to be so large she couldn't buckle up a seat belt in a car, or go [...]

Published
2009

274. How should we evaluate and treat ADHD in children and adolescents? Guidelines recommend using comprehensive screening forms rather than diagnostic studies

Author

Ambalavanan, Geetha and Holten, Keith B.

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Diagnosis, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Care and treatment, Practice guidelines (Medicine)
Abstract

* Who should be screened for ADHD? * Are laboratory studies helpful? * What are the most effective medications for treatment? * How effective is behavior modification for treatment? These [...]

Published
2005

275. News in brief - Nov. 24, 2008

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Head injuries -- Complications and side effects, Cancer -- Patient outcomes, Cancer -- Demographic aspects, Autism -- Diagnosis, Antidepressants -- Dosage and administration, Latin Americans -- Drug therapy, Health
Abstract

News in brief - Nov. 24, 2008 ADHD link to early head injury studied Head injuries in young children are not a cause of attention-deficit hyperactivity/disorder, but early injury may [...]

Published
2008

276. Perfluorinated compounds and ADHD

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Perfluorocarbons -- Health aspects, Environmental issues, Health
Abstract

Toxicology studies have suggested that exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) may be associated with alterations in human growth and development. Stein and Savitz (p. 1466) [...]

Published
2011

277. ADHD drug risks must be explained, agency says

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Drug therapy, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
2007

279. Go home: great kids, good fun, real life

Author

Raymond, Joan

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Influence, Family and marriage, Women's issues/gender studies
Abstract

Many do not realize attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which prevents women from performing regular tasks in an organized manner, until their child gets it. The different examples of women suffering from ADHD include Ginger Mitchell, Melissa Petty and Amy Feldman is discussed with their profile.

Published
2003

280. Snore no more

Author

Elkins, Rita

Subjects
Snoring -- Drug therapy, Snoring -- Research, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Care and treatment, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Health
Published
2003

281. Children with ADHD at high risk for language problems

Author

Haelle, Tara

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Health, Health care industry
Abstract

Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have language problems and consequently poorer academic performance, according to a recent study. In addition, only a quarter of those with [...]

Published
2014

282. Acetaminophen use in pregnancy linked to child's risk of ADHD

Author

Seppa, Nathan

Subjects
Medical research, Medicine, Experimental, Pregnancy -- Research, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Pregnant women -- Health aspects, Acetaminophen -- Complications and side effects, Science and technology
Abstract

Pregnant women who take acetaminophen are more likely to have a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder than are those who don't, finds an analysis of nearly 41.000 pairs of mothers and [...]

Published
2014

283. Prenatal acetaminophen exposure may up ADHD risk

Author

Mechcatie, Elizabeth

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Pregnant women, Acetaminophen, Health, Health care industry, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen was associated with a significantly increased risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity--like behavioral problems, a hospital diagnosis of hyperkinetic disorder (HKD), or being on ADHD medications in children at [...]

Published
2014

284. Am J Epidemiol: prenatal organochlorine exposure and behaviors associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in school-aged children

Author

Sagiv, S.K., Thurston, S.W., and Bellinger, D.C.

Subjects
Organochlorine compounds -- Health aspects, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Pregnant women -- Health aspects, Health
Abstract

Organochlorines are environmentally persistent contaminants that readily cross the placenta, posing a potential risk to the developing fetus. Evidence for neurodevelopmental effects at low levels of these compounds is growing, [...]

Published
2010

285. Mixed messages on ADHD

Author

Szabo, Liz

Subjects
United States. Food and Drug Administration -- Services, Drugs -- Usage -- Labeling -- Services, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Liz Szabo Parents who are concerned about the heart risks of stimulants to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder may hear conflicting advice from doctors, depending on whom they consult. Last [...]

Published
2006

286. Doctors debate Ritalin warning; FDA panel reports some heart risks

Author

Groves, Bob

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Physicians, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Therapists in New Jersey disagreed Friday about whether stimulants such as Ritalin, used in treating behavior problems, should carry federally recommended warnings of heart risks. 'Personally, I think a 'black [...]

Published
2006

287. Attention-deficit disorders, sleep and substance abuse: snoring linked to ADHD; prenatal exposure to drugs and alcohol increases risk. (Parenting)

Author

Cuvelier, Monique

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Snoring -- Health aspects, Pregnant women, Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Physiological aspects
Abstract

Snoring may be a tip-off for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)in children, one study suggests. A separate study found that prenatal exposure to cigarettes, drugs and alcohol could double a child's [...]

Published
2002

291. Prenatal lead exposure in mice: age-related, sex-specific effects observed

Author

Barrett, Julia R.

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Lead compounds -- Measurement, Lead compounds -- Health aspects, Lead compounds -- Research
Abstract

Children with low-level prenatal lead exposure may suffer reduced cognitive function, impaired motor ability, and visual and auditory processing problems. Other effects, such as accelerated age-related functional decline or delayed [...]

Published
2008

292. TV's Toll on Young Minds and Bodies

Author

Brody, Jane E.

Subjects
Television and children -- Health aspects -- Statistics, Parent and child -- Health aspects -- Statistics, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors
Abstract

Television can be a wonderful learning tool. Thirty-odd years ago, 'Sesame Street,' 'The Electric Company' and 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' helped my sons learn to read, count, socialize and cope with […]

Published
2004

293. ADHD: Braun et al. respond

Author

Braun, Joe M., Lanphear, Bruce P., Kahn, Robert S., Froehlich, Tanya, and Auinger, Peggy

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Research, Lead compounds -- Health aspects, Children -- Health aspects, Children -- Research
Abstract

We appreciate the comments of Brondum, and Konofal and Cortese, and the opportunity to clarify our results (Braun et al. 2006). It is common practice to select variables with a [...]

Published
2007

294. Environmental exposures and ADHD

Author

Brondum, Jack

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Research, Pollutants -- Health aspects, Pollutants -- Research, Children -- Health aspects, Children -- Research
Abstract

In their article, "Exposures to Environmental Toxicants and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] in U.S. Children," Braun et al. (2006) advanced our knowledge of the effects of environmental tobacco smoke [...]

Published
2007

295. Steroids for Preemies May Raise ADHD Risk, Study Says; Shots are given to boost lung development

Subjects
Steroids (Drugs) -- Complications and side effects, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Pregnancy, Complications of, Premature birth -- Care and treatment, Health
Abstract

FRIDAY, Nov. 22, 2013 (HealthDay News) -- Giving steroid injections to pregnant women before premature birth may increase the child's risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other behavioral and emotional [...]

Published
2013

296. Steroid injections for premature babies could raise ADHD risk; Injections are vital to baby's survival but could increase likelihood of behavioural and emotional problems

Subjects
Corticosteroids, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Infants (Premature), General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Nick Collins Science Correspondent Steroid injections commonly given to pregnant women due to give birth prematurely may raise the risk of the child developing behavioural problems such as ADHD, [...]

Published
2013

297. PTSD after traumatic events: Which teens are at risk?

Subjects
Teenagers, Youth, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

BOSTON, July 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While most children cannot be shielded from emotionally traumatic events, clinicians can target those who are most vulnerable to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), [...]

Published
2013

298. BOYS WITH ASD OR ADHD ARE AT INCREASED RISK FOR PROBLEMATIC VIDEO GAME USE

Subjects
Video games, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, News, opinion and commentary, American Academy of Pediatrics
Abstract

Elk Grove Village, Ill. -- The following information was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics: A study in the August 2013 issue of Pediatrics, 'Video Game Use in Boys [...]

Published
2013

299. Breastfeeding may lower risk of ADHD later in life

Subjects
Breast feeding, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 23 (UPI) -- Children who are breastfed may have less risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, researchers in Israel suggest. Dr. Aviva Mimouni-Bloch of Tel Aviv University's [...]

Published
2013

300. CHILDHOOD ADHD INCREASES RISK OF ADULT OBESITY

Subjects
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder -- Risk factors, News, opinion and commentary, American Academy of Pediatrics
Abstract

Elk Grove Village, Ill. -- The following information was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics: The study, 'Obesity in Men with Childhood ADHD: A 33-Year Controlled, Prospective, Follow-up Study,' [...]

Published
2013

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