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The most up-to-date thinking on ADHD from research, diagnosis to treatment and management
Category: ADHD Research
14
Mar
Exploring the evolution of CPT and ADHD
Throughout my decade-long journey in the medical field, it never fails to amaze me the number of healthcare professionals still...
08
Mar
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) appraises QbTest
1-minute summary: The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) publishes its Medtech innovation briefing [MIB318] for QbTest. The report highlights...
26
Jan
Dr. Theresa Cerulli on the importance of standardizing ADHD care
1-minute summary: Dr Theresa Cerulli has been specialising in ADHD for 20 years. In this interview, Dr Cerulli reflects on...
15
Dec
The role of ‘birthdate bias’ in the assessment of children with ADHD at school
It has long been recognized that the oldest children in age-based cohorts tend to outperform and have better mental health...
08
Jun
New study finds ADHD test serves as a better indicator of medication effects
In a study of 77 adult patients, clinical interviews, self-rating scales, and QbTest were used at baseline and at two...
27
Jan
The association between ADHD and obesity: an intriguing puzzle
ADHD often conjures up images of people who can’t sit still. Unsurprisingly, clinicians have argued that the association between ADHD...
21
Sep
Follow up ADHD care in the United States
ADHD is one of the most common and impairing psychiatric disorders affecting children, with an estimated 13% of children enrolled...
20
May
Medication improves academic performance
Mental health problems in childhood can have a negative impact on learning and academic performance, resulting in considerable consequences for...
22
Nov
ADHD, autism or both?
Reaching an ADHD diagnosis is rarely straightforward – particularly when a child or adult presents with symptoms that greatly overlap....
15
Oct
Adolescents outgrowing ADHD criteria
The Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP) hosted their 2018 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California on September 14th-17th, highlighting...
15
Oct
ADHD not recognised as SEN
1-minute summary: A recent Department for Education publication highlights an increase in the number of pupils with special educational needs...
10
May
AQUA trial: QbTest can increase speed & efficiency of ADHD diagnosis
1-minute summary: A new study has been published into the impact of QbTest on diagnostic decision making in ADHD. The...