People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for premature death and other adverse health outcomes, but a large study out of Sweden suggests that treating the disorder with medication can help reduce the overall mortality risk for patients.
People with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are at increased risk for premature death and other adverse health outcomes, but a large study out of Sweden suggests that treating the disorder with medication can help reduce the overall mortality risk for patients. Researchers identified nearly 150,000 Swedish residents between the ages of 6 and 64 who were diagnosed with
diagnoses and adds important considerations for clinicians to discuss with patients who are deciding how to manage their medications surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially among young adults and women. “Undertreating have been found to be at higher risk for coexisting mental disorders and neurological conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance misuse or abuse, eating disorders, epilepsy, or conduct or tic disorders.
medications are relatively short-acting, experts say it’s important to consider the broader outcomes along with the immediate benefits. “When we think about treatment, we think about addressing the negative impacts of the disorder going on right now, but we also want to think about the long-term picture as well,” said John Mitchell, associate professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University School of Medicine.
patients. In some ways, this finding is “reassuring,” especially in light of other recent research that raised concerns about the long-term effects that
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
ADHD medication shortage leads to fears over people's jobsA charity for people with ADHD says many employers have lost patience with staff with the condition.
Read more »
Stimulant, Non-Stimulant, or Both? Combination Therapy for ADHDCombining a stimulant with a non-stimulant optimizes ADHD symptom management for some people.
Read more »
3 people arrested for smuggling 12 people in big rig found in Bexar County, sheriff saysThree people were arrested Thursday after Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies and the U.S. Border Patrol tracked down an 18-wheeler with 12 people in the trailer.
Read more »
FDA Approves First Medication For Treating Allergic Reactions To Multiple FoodsI'm a Chicago-based reporter. My previous experiences include work at Chemical Watch, Becker's Healthcare, Chicago Lawyer Magazine and The Kane County Chronicle. I graduated from DePaul University with degrees in journalism and psychology. Email me at cgleesonforbes.com and follow me on Twitter caileygleeson.
Read more »
Innovative Nanogel Shown Effective in Treating Spinal Cord InjuriesScience, Space and Technology News 2024
Read more »
Treating newly-diagnosed Crohn's patients with advanced therapy leads to dramatic improvements in outcomesA large-scale clinical trial of treatment strategies for Crohn's disease has shown that offering early advanced therapy to all patients straight after diagnosis can drastically improve outcomes, including by reducing the number of people requiring urgent abdominal surgery for treatment of their disease by ten-fold.
Read more »