ADHD
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A large study tracking some four million patients has linked adult ADHD diagnosis with a higher risk of a range of other diseases, including nervous system, musculoskeletal, respiratory, gut and metabolic conditions. Only arthritis wasn't correlated.
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A study linking autism with c-section births is criticized by experts calling it an example of correlation not equaling causation.
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A global study has homed in on 12 specific genomic regions associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The research reveals the genetic underpinnings of this highly heritable condition and suggests this discovery is only a small part of the genetic puzzle that makes up ADHD.
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It can be quite difficult to determine if someone actually has ADHD, and misdiagnoses are common. Now, however, researchers from Tel Aviv University have announced that analyzing a patient's eye movements may be the key.
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ParentGuardian is designed to help parents deal with children who have ADHD. It combines a wrist-worn sensor and an app, to monitor parents' stress levels and deliver real-time coping strategies.