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No Clear Evidence of Tylenol-Autism Link, Major Review Shows
There is no clear evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a comprehensive review of existing research has concluded. The findings, drawn from nine systematic reviews covering 40 studies, suggested that any apparent association observed in earlier research may be explained by shared genetic and environmental factors within families rather than by the analgesic itself. “Giv
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 143 min read
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Does Not Increase ADHD or Autism Risk
Key Takeaways Dr. Sarah Oreck refutes the FDA's claim, citing a 2024 meta-analysis showing no link between acetaminophen use during...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 83 min read
Diminishing Returns With Broader Use of ADHD Meds?
It’s well known that medications used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do more than address the core symptoms of...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 272 min read
5 Surprising Signs of ADHD You Might Not Know About
Key points Outside of its major symptoms—impulsivity, distractibility, hyperactivity—ADHD comes with surprising traits. Rather than...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 154 min read
What Works for Adults With ADHD?
Medications demonstrated effectiveness for core symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults without evidence...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 34 min read
Who Are the Youth With Undiagnosed ADHD Symptoms?
Key Takeaways Children with higher cognitive abilities and social skills often face delayed or missed ADHD diagnoses, especially females,...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 284 min read
Most Effective Treatments for Adult ADHD Identified
Of all the currently available pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 18, 20243 min read
EMA Endorses Two ADHD Treatments for Children
Two treatments for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been recommended by the European Medicines Agency...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Dec 16, 20242 min read
New CDC Data Highlights the Need for Guidelines on Adult ADHD
Key Takeaways 6% of US adults have a current ADHD diagnosis; 8% report past or present diagnosis. Medication shortages impact 70% of...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 13, 20243 min read
Longitudinal Study Looks at Risk of Cardiovascular Disease With Long-Term ADHD Medication Use
Keypoint: A study assessed the associations between the use of ADHD medications and CVD over the course of 14 years. Here's what the...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 30, 20244 min read
ADHD, Stimulant Use, and Failure to Thrive in Pediatric Patients
Keypoint: This 2024 APA Annual Meeting poster covered a literature review on the relationship between stimulant use and failure to thrive...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 22, 20242 min read
Inhibition in ADHD: Girls Are Slow to Respond, Boys Have Poor Cognitive Control
Keypoint: Girls with ADHD appear to slow their response speed as a strategy to retain accurate response inhibition. Among children with...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 8, 20243 min read
Off-Label Use of ADHD Medications for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Keypoint: ADHD medications do not increase mania for patients with bipolar disorder when used alongside mood stabilizers. A systematic...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 6, 20242 min read
Medications Still Effective for Treating ADHD in Children
Keypoint: Although most effective for symptoms, medications are also tied to adverse effects. HealthDay News — Medication therapy remains...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 2, 20241 min read
ADHD Medications Associated With Reduced Risk for Suicidality, Hospitalizations
Keypoint: A third of adults with ADHD experience some form of work disability. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 2, 20243 min read
Tris Digital Health Forms, Will Focus on Digital Diagnostic Platform for ADHD
Tris Pharma Inc has announced a licensing agreement with Braingaze Ltd and the establishment of Tris Digital Health. Tris Digital Health...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 30, 20242 min read
ADHD Medication Reduces All-Cause, Unnatural Cause Mortality Risk
Keypoint: ADHD pharmacotherapy does not reduce natural-cause mortality risk in individuals with ADHD. Among individuals with...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 29, 20242 min read
ADHD Medications Lower All-Cause Mortality and Unintentional Injury Risk
Keypoint: All-cause mortality risk was lower with stimulant – but not nonstimulant – ADHD medication use. Among individuals with...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 22, 20243 min read
ADHD and Loneliness Compounds Mental Health Difficulties in Young People
Keypoint: Young people with ADHD experience higher levels of loneliness, which in turn contribute to worse mental health outcomes. Young...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Are We Over-Diagnosing ADHD Based on “Hyperactivity"?
COMMENTARY The diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to be the focus of controversy in psychiatric...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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