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Everything you need to know about ADD/ADHD in the news and media, brought to you by the editors at ADDitude. « Recent Blog PostsArchives: March 2016
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Monday March 28th - 10:00am
Research Pinpoints Gene Linked to ADHD and AutismA new study by MIT and NYU traces symptoms of distraction and inattention to specific brain circuits and gene mutations — potentially clearing the path for new treatments for ADHD and autism.
Published March 28, 2016
In a continuing effort to map genetic markers for ADHD and related conditions, researchers at MIT and NYU have pinpointed a gene with direct connections to both attention deficit and autism.
The gene, known as “Ptchd1,” has long been linked to ADHD. In this new study, published March 23 in the journal Nature, researchers isolated this gene in mice — genetically modifying some mice...
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Monday March 21st - 2:00pm
Youngest Kids in Class May Be at Higher Risk for ADHDChildren with birthdays close to the cutoff date may be more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.
Published March 21, 2016
As ADHD diagnoses continue to rise, parents wonder what environmental or genetic factors — like lead exposure, low birth weight, or genetic mutations — may be putting their child at risk. Now, a new concern might be added to that list: Children who are the youngest in their class might be more at risk for getting diagnosed with ADHD.
A new study from Taiwan,...
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Thursday March 17th - 4:18pm
Why Severe ADHD Symptoms Persist in Some ChildrenA brand-new study finds that a gene mutation may be linked to persistent ADHD symptoms in children.
It’s well established that ADHD is genetic. Now, scientists in Lecco, Italy, identified a specific gene mutation that seems to be directly linked to persistent symptoms of ADHD.
The team, who pioneered a five-year longitudinal study on more than 400 Italian children, identified a mutation in the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor 2B subunit gene — a mouthful that is commonly shortened to Grin2b. Children with the mutation on...
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Wednesday March 16th - 3:52pm
New Perspective on Why Children with ADHD Have High Rates of Accidental InjuriesPoor motor control may not play as big a role in accidental injuries as researchers once thought.
Published March 16, 2016
A new study indicates that the high rate of accidental injuries in children with combined-type ADHD may be more than just a motor problem. It may be related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or anxiety.
The study, published March 14 in the Journal of Attention Disorders, looked at 32 male children with ADHD, combined type (ADHD-CT), as well as 23 typically developing male...
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Monday March 14th - 2:11pm
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ADHD Medications May Threaten Bone Health in KidsA new study finds that children taking ADHD meds may have a higher risk for weak bone mass that may develop into osteoporosis.
Children on ADHD medications show “real and nontrivial” differences in bone health compared to children not on ADHD medications, suggests a new study. The finding alarms researchers who want further study on the long-term effects these medications may have on children’s developing bones.
The study, presented on March 3 at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), used data from the CDC's...
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