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Landmark discovery uncovers first common genetic risk factors for ADHD

Rich Haridy November 27, 2018

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.

New research suggests ADHD is a polygenic condition, triggered by a large number of different genetic ...

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Involuntary eye movement may provide definitive diagnosis of ADHD

Ben Coxworth August 14, 2014

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.

An inability to suppress eye movement could be a reliable indicator of ADHD (Photo: Shutterstock)

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ParentGuardian helps parents of ADHD kids keep their stress in check

Ben Coxworth June 4, 2014

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.

The ParentGuardian system combines a stress-monitoring sensor and an app that delivers real-time prompts