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A Meta-Analysis on the Therapeutic Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Cognitive Functions in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders

A Meta-Analysis on the Therapeutic Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Cognitive Functions in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorders

Source : https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-023-05261-2

Therapeutic efficacies of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for improving cognitive functions in patients with deficit/hyperactivity disorder remained unclear. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the therapeutic efficacy...

These results supported the therapeutic efficacy of rTMS for improving sustained attention and processing speed. However, the limitation of available data warrants further studies to verify these findings.

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Amphetamines in Child Medicine: a Review of ClinicalTrials.gov

Amphetamines in Child Medicine: a Review of ClinicalTrials.gov

Source : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10579567/

Globally, the use of amphetamines as therapeutic agents in pediatric medicine is a crucial area of concern, especially given the population's vulnerability.

This study highlights the notable therapeutic potential of amphetamines in pediatric ADHD populations and emphasizes the importance of recognizing potential side effects and addiction risks.

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The Prevalence of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder Without Intellectual Disability: a Systematic Review

The Prevalence of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder Without Intellectual Disability: a Systematic Review

Source : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10498659/

ADHD commonly co-occurs with ASD without ID in young people. It has been difficult to obtain accurate prevalence estimates of ADHD in this population, as a dual-diagnosis was not permitted...

ADHD symptoms are common in young people with ASD without ID, but there is substantial variance in study reporting. Future studies should recruit participants from community sources, provide information on key sociodemographic sample characteristics and assess ADHD with standardized diagnostic criteria, using both parent/carer and teacher...

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Concordance of Objective and Subjective Measures of Sleep in Children With Neurodevelopmental Conditions: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Concordance of Objective and Subjective Measures of Sleep in Children With Neurodevelopmental Conditions: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Source : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1087079223000709?via=ihub

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to delineate the concordance of objective and subjective measures of sleep in children with...

The findings reveal variation in concordance between sleep parameters and specific method comparisons, broadly emulating previous TD research, and provide preliminary insights into the impact of NDC diagnoses on concordance. This review may inform the design of sleep assessments and interpretation of sleep data for NDC populations, throughout...

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American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) will host its annual meeting at the New York Hilton Midtown and the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in New York City from Oct. 23 to 28, 2023.

With six days of scheduled programming, there are countless opportunities for child and adolescent psychiatrists to learn and connect at this year’s meeting. Attendees will have the ability to build their own schedules and to manage their chosen sessions in the Annual Meeting Mobile App.

Click above for a preview of program highlights that will be covered during the AACAP Annual Meeting.