Objectives—To determine whether attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adolescence (ADHD) is related to substance use disorders (SUDs) in adulthood, and whether conduct disorder (CD) mediates this relationship. Design—A prospective design incorporating five assessments, spanning the mean ages of 14 to 37. Two baseline assessments were taken at ages 14 and 16, and three outcome assessments ...

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common multifactorial and complex neuro developmental disorder often persisting through adolescence and adulthood. Indications of nutritional treatments with omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals like zinc, magnesium, iron, etc. are gaining importance. We therefore sought to estimate ,and compare the mineral content of zinc, magnesium, and i...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by the presence of a pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, disturbances of self-image and affect, and marked impulsivity. BPD is often comorbid with mood disorders, substance related disorders, eating disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, and other personality disorders. Estimated pre...

Abstract Objective: FG syndrome is an X-linked recessive disorder (p.R961W MED12 mutation) affecting phenotypic males and characterized by intellectual disability, multiple congenital anomalies, hypotonia, constipation, hyperactivity. Existing literature about syndromic presentations in adulthood limited. This case study presents adult with syndrome. Method: Patient a 39-year-old White cisgende...

OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric co-morbidities in children and adolescents diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder at a tertiary care child and adolescent psychiatry centre. METHODS A total of 63 children and adolescents who were diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and fulfilled the inclusion criteria were comprehens...