FDA approves Shire's Vyvanse for adult ADHD sufferers Jul 23, 2008
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ADHD cuts workplace productivity Jun 24, 2008
Here are some symptoms of adult ADHD that may surface at work. Chronic lateness. (Globe and Mail)
Bismarck Tribune Breaking News Feist gets nearly six years for bomb Jun 13, 2008
Gary Feist said his son had allergic reactions to an adult ADHD medication that had seemed to be helping him, then did not want to take anything else for fear of the same thing happening. "We have struggled to find a solution to help Douglas," he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
People With ADHD Do One Month's Less Work Per Year, Study Finds May 29, 2008
The researchers, who are part of a WHO research consortium at Harvard Medical School, suggest adult ADHD might be a candidate for targeted workplace screening and treatment programmes because cost-effective therapies exist which could improve some aspects of affected workers performance. It might be cost-effective from the employer perspective to implement workplace screening programmes and provide treatment for workers with ADHD, they say. (Science Daily)
Adult ADHD costly in lost work time May 28, 2008
There were many more people than most of us who have done these studies had expected, that were affected by adult ADHD, said Dr. Ronald C. Kessler of Harvard University, a co-author of the report. People dont come for treatment for this. (MSNBC -- Health)
Adult ADHD 'linked to lost work' May 28, 2008
Adult ADHD 'linked to lost work ... Professor Philip Asherson, an expert in adult ADHD at London's Institute of Psychiatry, said the condition did have an impact on people's timekeeping, their relationship with colleagues and the ability to focus on work. (BBC News -- Health)
Adults With ADHD Lose 3 Weeks Worth of Work Annually May 28, 2008
"While surveying mental disorders around the world, we've interviewed close to 200,000 people in almost 30 countries, and we're discovering that an enormous number of adult workers -- more than 3 percent on average -- have untreated adult ADHD," said study co-author Ron Kessler, a professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School in Boston ... "The fact is that adult ADHD hasn't been on people's radar screens," said Kessler. (U.S. News & World Report)
Study: Attention deficit costly in work time lost May 27, 2008
"There were many more people (that were affected by adult ADHD) than most of us who have done these studies had expected," said Dr. Ronald Kessler of Harvard University, a co-author of the report. "People don't come for treatment for this . . . it's kind of one of those hidden things," he said in a telephone interview. (AZCentral -- News)
Phase III pivotal results presented of VYVANSE to treat ADHD in adults May 9, 2008
"Adults with ADHD often find it challenging to focus and organize during the day. The disorder may impact many aspects of their lives from career to family and personal commitments," said Lenard A. Adler, M.D., lead researcher in this study and director of the Adult ADHD program at the NYU Langone Medical Center, associate professor of psychiatry, neurology and child and adolescent psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine, as well as author of Scattered Minds: Help and Hope for... (EurekAlert!)
Timing OK for raise? Mar 15, 2008
falcon wrote on Mar 15, 2008 6:45 AM:" Do some of you have Adult ADHD? Dogs, pigs... The topic is pay raises for the City Council! They deserve it! The amount of crap that they have to deal with every time they walk out of their house warrants it. The monotonous meetings with many people babbling nonsense at them. It is not about the money, it is about the time and obligation. Besides, they will need the extra money to pay for rate increases. ". wdsjr wrote on Mar 14, 2008 10:14 PM:" Apparently,... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
America's favorite couple Mar 8, 2008
I have the attention span of a 2 year old (adult ADHD) so I get bored easily. These old couples that we look up too I have come to realize it was not love that kept them together it was fear of change and starting over, separation anxiety, do not believe in divorce, or the mindset of who would want me now anyway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Stimulant treatment for ADHD has no effect on risk of future substance abuse Mar 2, 2008
Because stimulants are controlled drugs, there has been a concern that using them to treat children would promote future drug-seeking behavior, says Joseph Biederman, MD, director of Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the study's lead author ... Co-authors of the article are Michael Monuteaux, ScD, Thomas Spencer, MD, Timothy Wilens, MD, Heather MacPherson and Stephen Faraone, PhD, of the Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology and... (EurekAlert!)
Date with a mirror Feb 27, 2008
rell my adult adhd doesn t help it either seriously i am not pressing it 3 times when I blog from home it works fine so it is the work browser as I know I should not be blogging and working lol but hey we do what we want to do it is just for some reason I am being exposed more lol let me stop lol ... rell my adult adhd doesn t help it either seriously i am not pressing it 3 times when I blog from home it works fine so it is the work browser as I know I should not be blogging and working lol but... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
A lesson in activism: Fifth-graders tackle hunger, poverty, war and Randy Moss Feb 14, 2008
Native wrote on Feb 14, 2008 8:03 AM:" WAY TO GO DEB, I love to hear you're cultivating creative thinking in your kids. Your student who thought of his fellow students regarding the mandatory testing and their effect upon was very insightful. Randy Moss has been diagnosted with OCD and adult ADHD; he disconnects his actions from their consequences. He still returns to the Twin Cities to fund raise for a Children's Hospital. Again, WAY TO GO DEB and to your students. p.s. Micheal has some artwork... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Minister opens new cancer centre Jan 22, 2008
Adult ADHD 'not treated properly. Refugee link to wildlife decline. (BBC News)
Adult ADHD significantly impacts on social, financial and personal aspects of life Dec 18, 2007
The purpose of this tour is to help raise awareness about the importance of identifying, diagnosing and treating adult ADHD. ... This research also reinforces the need for formalized and validated criteria for the diagnosis of adult ADHD and may play a significant role in the development of this diagnostic criteria and the addition of it to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (EurekAlert!)
It's not just kids: ADHD affects adults, too Dec 9, 2007
New attention for adult ADHD and new treatments make it very exciting to truly address the disease and be able to provide continuous care, said Dr. Elizabeth Cottingham, a psychiatrist with University Psychiatric Services who was part of the clinical work on Strattera at Cincinnati Children's. "This can often be misdiagnosed and we didn't recognize it as persisting into adulthood," Cottingham said. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Ritalin Wars Nov 19, 2007
I was fortunate that he wrote his PHD thesis on adult ADHD and found out; yup, it was me. I grew up hating school, until I got to graduate studies (this turns out to be somewhat diagnostic) I did not wish the same fate on my children. (New York Times)
New study of Concerta showed significant improvement of ADHD symptom management in adults Oct 27, 2007
In the study presented today, efficacy was measured as a change in the Adult ADHD Investigator Symptom Rating Scale (AISRS) total score ... 008); change in Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scale-Self Report (CAARS-S:S) total score (p=0. (EurekAlert!)
VYVANSE trial in adult ADHD demonstrated significant efficacy within 1 week of daily treatment Oct 26, 2007
Adults with ADHD may experience significant impairments in their ability to focus, and organize and complete tasks, which could affect their work, family life and personal relationships, said Lenard A. Adler, M.D., lead researcher in this study and director of the Adult ADHD Program at New York University School of Medicine and author of Scattered Minds: Help and Hope for Adults with ADHD. The results of this study demonstrated that VYVANSE significantly improved the core symptoms of ADHD in... (EurekAlert!)
Chiropractic Care May Help ADHD Sep 6, 2007
Chiropractic Care May Help Adult ADHD. Thursday, September 6, 2007 9:34 AM. (Newsmax)
Adult ADHD linked to decreased dopamine activity in the brain Aug 7, 2007
Washington, Aug 7 (ANI): A new study has linked Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults with depressed dopamine activity in the brain. The study showed a blunted response to the drug methylphenidate (Ritalin), which increases brain dopamine levels in ADHA patients. (South Asian Women's Forum)
Adult hyperactivity care 'fails' Jul 13, 2007
" But Ms Christie was diagnosed with adult ADHD a couple of years ago, and started treatment at a clinic in Canterbury. "I'm a lot calmer than I was, more rational, I can think about things, rather than going and doing something instinctively I sit back and do what most adults do and think about the long-term consequences of doing that. " Some people without the medicine are prone to offending behaviour, and prone to aggression Dr Marios Adamou, psychiatrist Ms Christie's psychiatrist, Dr Marios... (BBC News -- UK)
Cinthia Ritchie, meet Cynthia Ritchie Jul 2, 2007
She describes herself as "an adult ADHD poster child," talks fast, can't sit still long enough to watch TV and loves to work. She's been married 24 years to the most laid-back of guys. (Anchorage Daily News)
Shire announces filing of VYVANSE for treatment of ADHD in adults Jun 30, 2007
We are pleased with the results of VYVANSE studies conducted in adults and we believe this product will meet an important need in the adult ADHD marketplace. VYVANSE is a priority in our ADHD portfolio and we are committed to developing this next generation ADHD medication so that adults diagnosed with ADHD may benefit from treatment with VYVANSE.. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
FDA Issues Approvable Letter for SPD465 (Triple-Bead Mixed Amphetamine Salts) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults May 20, 2007
Shire Announces Filing Of Spd465 For The Treatment Of Adult ADHD. Available from ... (4) Kessler RC, et al. "The Prevalence and Correlates of Adult ADHD in the United States: Results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication." The American Journal of Psychiatry. (PR Newswire)
Organizing your stuff: A cure for what ails you (3/29) Mar 30, 2007
I have adult ADHD, a fear of confrontations (acute awareness sensitivity), and hippopotomonstrosesquippedalaliophobia (a real word), which is the fear of long words. However, my worst syndrome involves a fear of being engulfed by large rooms of clutter. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
'All over the map' Jan 28, 2007
Adult ADHD: 'All over the map. By Judy Fortin CNNAdjust font size. (CNN)
Adult ADHD 'not treated properly' Jan 7, 2007
Adult ADHD 'not treated properly ... " At present, there are relatively few NHS clinics aimed specifically at adult ADHD patients. Adults with untreated ADHD use more healthcare resources because of smoking-related disorders, increased rates of serious accidents, and alcohol and drug misuse Professor Philip AshersonMaudsley Hospital However, Professor Asherson argued doing nothing may be more costly. "Adults with untreated ADHD use more healthcare resources because of smoking-related disorders,... (BBC News -- UK)
Academics protest against Trident Jan 7, 2007
" The letter urges Catholics to contact their MPs and make their views and the views of the Church known. However, Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie insists that Faslane jobs are vital to the area. She claims that 7,000 people work directly at the base, with another 4,000 jobs dependent on it locally. Last month Communities Minister Malcolm Chisholm resigned from his post after voting with the Scottish National Party in a debate on Trident. REPLACING TRIDENT KEY STORIES ANALYSIS BACKGROUND... (BBC News -- UK)
Grim diagnosis'It's time we stopped treating the NHS as unmanageable' Jan 7, 2007
" Can Gerry Robinson Fix the NHS? is on BBC Two at 2100GMT on Mon 8, Tue 9 and Wed 10 January. RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED US Army urges dead to re-enlist Skilled workers desert Philippines Adult ADHD 'not treated properly' MOST READ Faces of the week UN urges stay of Iraq executions Saddam hanging deplorable - Brown Cars buried in Colorado avalanche US Army urges dead to re-enlist FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS PRODUCTS... (BBC News -- UK)
What is the greatest medical milestone? Jan 7, 2007
" Click on each link to read about each milestone and to vote for the winner. What do you think is the greatest medical milestone? You can send us your views using the link below: MEDICAL MILESTONES RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED Rivals battle for connected world US Army urges dead to re-enlist Tabby cat terror for black bear Adult ADHD 'not treated properly' Timeline: Thailand MOST READ Saddam hanging deplorable - Brown... (BBC News)
Neptune Releases Final ADHD Study Results Showing Significant Beneficial Effects of NKO(TM) and Welcomes New Cognitive Expert to its Team Jan 4, 2007
The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of NKO(TM) on adult ADHD as measured by Barkley's Executive Function score of behaviour inhibition, daily functional capacity and social behaviour ... "Based on these encouraging results we will now proceed to the initiation of a pivotal Phase II/III clinical program on cognitive function." "We are all very happy that we had the opportunity to participate in the study of such a promising product. Neptune Krill Oil (NKO) is shown to be a... (Canada Newswire)
High Dopamine Transporter Levels Not Correlated With ADHD Dec 29, 2006
The researchers measured dopamine transporter levels in 20 adult ADHD subjects who had never received medication, never abused drugs (except nicotine), and had no past or present history of mental or neurological disease or other medical conditions that could affect cerebral function. They also asked subjects to respond to a questionnaire to gauge levels of inattention. (Science Daily)
Many kids with ADHD take the disorder into adulthood Nov 30, 2006
All of these signs and symptoms of adult ADHD can lead to both personal and professional difficulties. Successful treatment of adult ADHD usually involves medication, along with education ... Antidepressants also may be prescribed to treat adult ADHD. Like stimulants, they affect dopamine and norepinephrine. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Turn Adult ADHD into a Profit Nov 25, 2006
Use the ADHD-like behaviors you have. Turning ADHD-like behaviors into a profit isn't difficult once you start framing your assets differently. (Suite101.com)
Shire bioequivalence study results of SPD465, investigational drug for adults with ADHD Nov 17, 2006
"Adults with ADHD are particularly challenged by a normal day's activities that often extend into the evening, and SPD465 offers the possibility of full-day symptom control," said Lenard A. Adler, M.D., director of the Adult ADHD Program in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine and author of Scattered Minds: Hope and Help for Adults with ADHD (Putnam). On July 21, 2006, Shire submitted a New Drug Application for SPD465, which is now under FDA... (EurekAlert!)
Adult ADHD Criteria May Need Revising Nov 4, 2006
Thursday, November 2, 2006. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is routinely diagnosed and treated in children, but doing so in adults may present problems, doctors warn in the American Journal of Psychiatry. (MEDLINEplus)
Many adults with psychiatric disorders may also have undiagnosed ADHD Oct 28, 2006
"The large discrepancy between the known rates of ADHD comorbidity and the number of patients actually being diagnosed with comorbid ADHD clearly demonstrates that there is still a strong need for increased awareness of adult ADHD, and that physicians treating the adult population may benefit from additional training in evaluating and diagnosing this disorder," said Lenard A. Adler, M.D., lead researcher and director of the Adult ADHD Program in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology at New... (EurekAlert!)
New River Pharmaceuticals Inc. Receives Approvable Letter for NRP104 Oct 7, 2006
Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures in New River Pharmaceuticals' annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2006, as well as other public filings with the SEC. Contacts: The Ruth Group John Quirk (investors) 646-536-7029 Zack Kubow (media) 646-536-7020 (i) Mental health in the United States: prevalence of diagnosis and medication treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, United States, 2003," CDC MMWR, September 2, 2005;... (PR Newswire)
Attention deficit treatment a family affair: report Sep 28, 2006
Adult ADHD usually excludes the 'H' -- hyperactivity -- according to doctors. That may be why it is less diagnosed in adults. (Monsters and Critics.com)
ADHD drugs a family affair Sep 28, 2006
The recognition that family members may share attention-deficit symptoms "is all to the good," says psychiatrist David Goodman, a specialist in adult ADHD at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. "How can parents help a child with the disorder if they can't manage their own life?". (USA Today -- News)
The quest to unlock the mysteries of ADHD Sep 14, 2006
Levy, the head of child psychiatry at Sydney's Prince of Wales Hospital, said ADHD that persisted into adulthood showed the strongest genetic links; the siblings of people with adult ADHD were 17 times as likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis compared to the general population, while siblings of those who outgrew their symptoms were four times as likely to develop ADHD.. At the Brain Dynamics Centre at Westmead Hospital, Associate Professor Leanne Williams is mapping the brain and body responses... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Screening for Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among substance users is improved Jul 26, 2006
Charles Cleland and his colleagues at National Development and Research Institutes in New York City found that a screening test originally developed for the general population the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS) - also works well to identify ADHD symptoms among substance users ... Factor structure of the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS) for substance users. (EurekAlert!)
Hyperactive adults need help, too Jun 26, 2006
It is not, as had been once thought, ``caused by bad parenting or weak character," said Dr. David W. Goodman , a psychiatrist and adult ADHD specialist at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine who also consults for companies that make ADHD drugs. ``It is a neurological condition validated by medical research whose impairments can be reduced by effective treatment.". The sad part is that unlike children, whose teachers often spot the symptoms, many adults do not acknowledge the symptoms in... (Boston Globe)
Presidential psychopathology, Part II: Addiction and disordered thinking May 20, 2006
Easily mistaken for resoluteness, Mr. Bush s impulsiveness, snap decisions, and disinterest in abstractions or complexities are all suggestive of adult ADHD. He is impatient and easily frustrated, with poor control of his emotions. On two known occasions, he has driven his car through property barriers in fits of temper. (Springfield News, OR)
Adult ADHD focus of medical debate Apr 24, 2006
Some wonder whether adult ADHD is nothing more than a catchall ailment for the hectic, stressed lifestyle common in today's society. The condition is even at the center of an ongoing disciplinary case against Seminole County Judge John Sloop, who says untreated ADHD led him to jail traffic offenders who arrived late to his courtroom after mistakenly being sent to the wrong place. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
FDA Panel Recommends Against Strongest Warning for ADHD Drugs Mar 24, 2006
And some experts, including Dr. Lenard Adler, director of the Adult ADHD Program at New York University Medical Center and author of the forthcoming Scattered Minds: Help and Hope for Adults with ADHD, believe the condition is undertreated. But even if more restrictive labeling is eventually recommended, experts say prescribing practices in this country won't necessarily change. (MEDLINEplus)
