No overdiagnosis of ADHD, say experts
Experts are warning that far from being over diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment. In a paper, published today in the British… read more.
Experts are warning that far from being over diagnosed, people with ADHD are waiting too long for assessment, support and treatment. In a paper, published today in the British… read more.
Canadian researchers report that new stimulant prescriptions to treat ADHD among adults have more than doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. And this finding was especially… read more.
The EMA has recommended the refusal of the marketing authorisation for Iloperidone Vanda Pharmaceuticals, a medicine intended for the treatment of schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes associated… read more.
A large registry study in Finland by the University of Oulu and the University of Eastern Finland shows that many older adults receive antipsychotic medications for purposes other… read more.
BioXcel Therapeutics Inc. announced the completion of an updated market opportunity assessment for Igalmi (dexmedetomidine) for acute agitation associated with bipolar disorders or schizophrenia in the at-home (outpatient)… read more.
Older adults who experience delirium after hip fracture surgery face a significantly faster decline in memory and thinking skills than those who don’t, according to a new study…. read more.
Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd. announces that positive top-line results were obtained from a Phase III study conducted in South Korea evaluating daridorexant 50 mg in adult and elderly… read more.
When agitated dementia patients wander or shout through the night, families and caregivers understandably feel the need to treat this frightening and potentially dangerous behavior. Antipsychotic medications are… read more.
Researchers report that paracetamol use during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability among exposed children. The findings were published on… read more.
Insomnia is frequently underestimated by both the general public and healthcare professionals, often viewed as being part of the “natural order of things” or a transient response to… read more.
Annual prescriptions for drugs to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased 157 percent in Ontario from 2015 to 2023, according to a new study from researchers at ICES, North… read more.
For adults who have recovered from depression with the help of antidepressants, gradually reducing medication together with psychological support appears to be as effective as remaining on antidepressants… read more.
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