Assessing adult ADHD: New research and perspectives

IMpACTing on adult ADHD research.

In the last 20 years there has been an increasing awareness that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) not only is the most frequent psychiatric disorder in childhood, but also persists into adulthood in at least 15% of cases (adult ADHD, aADHD) (Faraone et al., 2006). This chronic, substantial impairment as well as the co-morbid conditions being the rule rather than the exception in ...

Adult ADHD and amphetamines: a new paradigm

ISSN 1758-2008 10.2217/NPY.11.63 © 2011 Future Medicine Ltd Neuropsychiatry (2011) 1(6), 591–598 Summary This review examines the diagnostic validity of adult ADHD on the basis of phenomenology, genetics, course of illness and treatment response in the context of a diagnostic hierarchy. In addition, it examines ADHD treatment options, particularly amphetamine use, associated risks and the clini...

ADHD pharmacogenetics across the life cycle: New findings and perspectives.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder, affecting individuals across the life cycle. Although its etiology is not yet completely understood, genetics plays a substantial role. Pharmacological treatment is considered effective and safe for children and adults, but there is considerable inter-individual variability among patients regarding response...

New perspectives in neurotrauma research.

Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries are severe burdens for the patients, their relatives, the health care providers and society as a whole. Recent data demonstrate the magnitude of the problem: It is mostly a disease of the young gen-eration (age 20-45 years) with mortality rates for severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) between 40-50%. In approximately 60% of cases, multiple trauma is accom...

Grade retention: historical perspectives and new research.