Introduction Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. The cause of ADHD is unknown, but may involve both genetic and environmental factors. It has been suggested that exposure to inflammation in infancy may increase the risk for ADHD in later life. Familial Me...

Abstract Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with its high prevalence is a growing area of concern and research, whereas exact underlying pathophysiology remains unknown. Behavioral therapy multiple medications include methylphenidate, atomoxetine, amphetamines while trigeminal nerve stimulator (TNS) the first medical device in ADHD FDA approval. The aim this article to evaluate lat...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and behavioral disorders are 2 of the most common mental health diagnoses in child adolescent patients. Many patients seeking treatment for these will initially present to a primary care provider (PCP). PCPs need be able identify ADHD or with thorough history, possibly aided by screening tool. Pharmacologic interventions considered first-line ADHD...

There is ambiguity about the clinical picture and concept of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults. Relevant literature was extracted from various search engines, analyzed, interpreted. Available suggests a significant prevalence ADHD adult population affecting quality socio-occupational functioning. Inattentiveness more commonly present than hyperactivity–impulsivity. Frequ...

Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often persists into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. ADHD is estimated to affect about 6 to 7 percent of people aged 18 and under when diagnosed via the DSM-IV criteria. Hyperki...

Auditory processing disorder (APD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) present overlapping symptomatology. Previous research has demonstrated that professionals use different behavioral descriptors to characterize APD and ADHD combined and predominantly hyperactive-impulsive subtypes, which present with hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. The present study extends this ...

Foreign body ingestion (FBI) is one of the common causes emergency admissions in infancy and childhood. Although large majority children who present with FBI have no psychiatric diagnosis, studies demonstrate that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) related problems might be a risk factor for FBI. This study aimed to compare demographic variables levels sluggish cognitive tempo symp...

Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly heritable disorder and common in school-age children characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Although its heritability was estimated at 80-90% from family, adoption and twin studies, the molecular etiology of this disorder has not elucidated. Meanwhile, an impaired balance of oxidant-antioxidant status and increa...

ONER, P., DIRIK, E.B., TANER, Y., CAYKOYLU, A. and ANLAR, O. Association between Low Serum Ferritin and Restless Legs Syndrome in Patients with Attention Defi cit Hyperactivity Disorder. Tohoku J. Exp. Med., 2007, 213 (3), 269-276 ── Attention defi cit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder characterized by pervasive inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. It has been...