Meta-analysis of the efficacy of digital therapies in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Source : https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1054831/full
BackgroundAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that commonly occurs in childhood.
Discussion: Based on the existing literature evidence, we conclude that digital therapy can be a promising therapeutic strategy for ADHD patients.
The Australian evidence-based clinical practice guideline for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37254562/
The guideline was approved by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia and relevant medical and allied health professional associations. It is anticipated that successful implementation and...
Conclusions: The guideline was approved by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia and relevant medical and allied health professional associations. It is anticipated that successful implementation and uptake of the guideline by organisations, health care providers and other professionals will increase delivery...
The longitudinal influence of ADHD status and stimulant medication on body mass index and blood pressure among youth with obesity - PubMed
Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37263740/
Results from this study suggest that youth with ADHD who are not taking stimulant medication may not benefit from clinical weight management to the same extent as either youth without...
Conclusions: Results from this study suggest that youth with ADHD who are not taking stimulant medication may not benefit from clinical weight management to the same extent as either youth without ADHD or youth with ADHD who are taking a stimulant medication.
Emotional problems mediate the association between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and obesity in adolescents - BMC Psychiatry
Source : https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-023-04882-x
Background Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been identified as a risk factor for obesity in both children and adolescents. However, the mechanisms underlying the relationship between ADHD and obesity are...
Conclusions: Our study suggests the hypothetical role of depression and anxiety as underlying mechanisms in the association between ever having ADHD and obesity in adolescents. When treating children with ADHD, clinicians need to be particularly attentive to whether they show emotional problems and use interventions to eliminate...
An interesting case of pulmonary hypertension in nephrotic syndrome due to amphetamine use for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
rome has always remained a challenge due to the overlap of signs and symptoms in clinical presentation between the two entities. Case presentation: In this report, the authors present an...
Case Presentation: In this report, the authors present an interesting case of a 43-year-old male, diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome secondary to minimal change disease, as well as currently presenting with PAH secondary to amphetamine.