scholarly journals Has the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder phenotype become more common in children between 2004 and 2014? Trends over 10 years from a Swedish general population sample

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (8) ◽  
pp. 863-871 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Rydell ◽  
Sebastian Lundström ◽  
Christopher Gillberg ◽  
Paul Lichtenstein ◽  
Henrik Larsson
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
General Population Sample ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children with CHD

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Alyson R. Pierick ◽  
Melodie Lynn ◽  
Courtney M. McCracken ◽  
Matthew E. Oster ◽  
Glen J. Iannucci
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Supraventricular Tachycardia ◽  
Medical Therapy ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Introduction: The prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in the general population is common and is now diagnosed in 4%–12% of children. Children with CHD have been shown to be at increased risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Case reports have led to concern regarding the use of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder medications in children with underlying CHD. We hypothesised that medical therapy for patients with CHD and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is safe. Methods: A single-centre, retrospective chart review was performed evaluating for adverse events in patients aged 4–21 years with CHD who received attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder therapy over a 5-year span. Inclusion criteria were a diagnosis of CHD and concomitant medical therapy with amphetamines, methylphenidate, or atomoxetine. Patients with trivial or spontaneously resolved CHD were excluded from analysis. Results: In 831 patients with CHD who received stimulants with a mean age of 12.9 years, there was only one adverse cardiovascular event identified. Using sensitivity analysis, our median follow-up time was 686 days and a prevalence rate of 0.21% of adverse events. This episode consisted of increased frequency of supraventricular tachycardia in a patient who had this condition prior to initiation of medical therapy; the condition improved with discontinuation of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder therapy. Conclusion: The incidence of significant adverse cardiovascular events in our population was similar to the prevalence of supraventricular tachycardia in the general population. Our single-centre experience demonstrated no increased risk in adverse events related to medical therapy for children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and underlying CHD. Further population-based studies are indicated to validate these findings.

scholarly journals Validation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnostic Scale for Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-268
Author(s):  
Narmada Devkota ◽  
Shishir Subba ◽  
Janardan Devkota ◽  
Jaya Regmee ◽  
Deepika Pokhrel
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Scale Evaluation ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Comparison Groups

Background: There is no valid Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnostic tool to fit Nepalese culture and language till date. Current study is intended to develop and validate the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder scale for children in Nepal.Methods: Mixed method study was conducted with 840 samples (i.e. children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder =356, Anxiety =128 and General Population=356).Items generation, scale development and scale evaluation were the three consecutive steps followed to develop and validate the scale.Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (already met the Diagnostic and statistical Manual-5 criteria) were further assessed by Kiddie-Schedule for Affective disorders and Schizophrenia (K-SADS-PL), Child and Adolescent Symptoms Inventory (CASI-5) to confirm the diagnosis and psychometric validation. Pilot studies were done for items clarity. Each data obtained from three comparison groups (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , Anxiety and General Population) were included for standardization process where tests of dimensionality, reliability, validity,calculating norms (cut off) were doneas scale evaluation process.Results: The final version of the scale had 21 items. Three sub-scales (Inattention, Impulsivity and Hyperactivity) were identified by using Principal Axis Factor Analysis.All factors showed strong statistically significant convergent validity and Discriminant validity Cronbach’s alpha of each item is ? 0.91.As total score criteria, 38.5 is considered as the best cut-off point for this scale.Conclusions: By using systematic process, a valid and reliable Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder diagnostic scale is being developed in Nepalese culture and language.Keywords: ADHD; development and validation; executive function.

scholarly journals Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in elite athletes: a narrative review

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (12) ◽  
pp. 741-745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doug Hyun Han ◽  
David McDuff ◽  
Donald Thompson ◽  
Mary E Hitchcock ◽  
Claudia L Reardon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Elite Athletes ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Management Options ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Elite Status ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
And Performance

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common brain developmental disorder in the general population that may be even more prevalent in elite athletes in certain sports. General population studies of ADHD are extensive and have reported on prevalence, symptoms, therapeutic and adverse effects of treatment and new clinical and research findings. However, few studies have reported on prevalence, symptoms and treatments of ADHD in elite athletes. This narrative review summarises the literature on symptoms, comorbidities, effects of ADHD on performance and management options for elite athletes with ADHD. The prevalence of ADHD in student athletes and elite athletes may be 7%–8%. The symptoms and characteristics of ADHD play a role in athletes’ choice of a sport career and further achieving elite status. Proper management of ADHD in elite athletes is important for safety and performance, and options include pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments.

scholarly journals ADHD in Athletes

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Population Studies ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Sporting Activity

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder which is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The estimated prevalence of ADHD in the general population is 7,2% in children, with persistence into adulthood of approximately 35%. [1,2] Although there is a lack of population studies, the postulated prevalence of ADHD in young athletes ranges from 4,2 to 8,1%, suggesting ADHD could be more common in athletes compared to the general population. [3] The reasons for a presumably higher prevalence of ADHD among athletes could be, among other things, that the influence of the sporting activity leads to better well-being of the potential patients and therefore becomes a central part of their lifestyle.

scholarly journals Latent Structure of Combined Autistic and ADHD Symptoms in Clinical and General Population Samples: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aneta D. Krakowski ◽  
Peter Szatmari ◽  
Jennifer Crosbie ◽  
Russell Schachar ◽  
Eric Duku ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
General Population ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
General Population Sample ◽  
Adhd Symptoms ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

Background: Many phenotypic studies have estimated the degree of comorbidity between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but few have examined the latent, or unobserved, structure of combined ASD and ADHD symptoms. This is an important perquisite toward better understanding the overlap between ASD and ADHD.Methods: We conducted a scoping review of studies that examined the factor or latent class structure of ASD and ADHD symptoms within the same clinical or general population sample.Results: Eight studies met final inclusion criteria. Four factor analysis studies found that ASD and ADHD domains loaded separately and one found that some ASD and ADHD domains loaded together. In the three latent class studies, there were evidence of profiles with high levels of co-occurring ASD and ADHD symptoms.Conclusions: Our scoping review provides some evidence of phenotypic overlap between ASD and ADHD at the latent, or unobserved, level, particularly when using a “person-centered” (latent class analysis) vs. a “variable-centered” (factor analysis) approach.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms and loneliness among adults in the general population

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 115-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Stickley ◽  
Ai Koyanagi ◽  
Hidetoshi Takahashi ◽  
Vladislav Ruchkin ◽  
Yoko Kamio
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
General Population ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

A 4-Year Follow-Up of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a Population Sample

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (06) ◽  
pp. 712-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Lecendreux ◽  
Eric Konofal ◽  
Samuele Cortese ◽  
Stephen V. Faraone
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder
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