objectives: all individuals need to have the ability of appropriate sensory processing for proper functioning in the environment and participation in daily activities. moreover, behavioral functions can be affected by sensory processing problems. this study aimed to determine the relationship between behavioral problems and sensory processing in 7 to 10 years old children with attention deficit...

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by behavioral and neurodevelopmental problems. It estimated that 3 - 7% of children adolescents suffer from this problem. Apart synthetic drugs, other effective types medication like herbal medicines are great importance. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness methylphenidate (MPH) its combination w...

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common mental disorders in childhood, and it continues to adulthood without proper treatment. stimulants have been used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) for many years, and the efficacy of methylphenidate in the treatment of adults with adhd has been proven to be acceptable according to meta-analysis ...

PURPOSE As adjuvant therapy for enhancing the effects of stimulants and thereby minimizing medication doses, we hypothesized that aerobic exercise might be an effective adjunctive therapy for enhancing the effects of methylphenidate on the clinical symptoms, cognitive function, and brain activity of adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). METHODS Thirty-five adolesce...

INTRODUCTION Methylphenidate is the first-line pharmacological treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although methylphenidate has a well-established evidence base for treating ADHD, its long-term benefits are unclear. Areas covered: Physical adverse effects, psychiatric adverse events and brain development Expert opinion: Some physical adverse events have been described ...

Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurological disorders among children with approximately 5.4 million children diagnosed in the United Sates. Inattention and hyperactivity are two major symptoms associated with ADHD interfering with the ability to function well at school or work. The etiology of ADHD is very complex involving genetics, brain structure and ...

OBJECTIVE To investigate hematologic variables related to iron deficiency and food intake in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. METHOD The sample comprised 62 children and adolescents (6-15 years old) divided into three groups: Group 1: 19 (30.6%) patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder using methylphenidate for 3 months; Group 2: 22 (35.5%) patients with attention-defic...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood, which is frequently treated with methylphenidate. The short-term response to treatment with methylphenidate is a substantial decrease in dopamine transporter density, with improvement in neuropsychological tests. In this study, single-photon emission computed tomography was used to investigate ...

The early morning routine before school can be a particularly challenging time for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Morning-dosed stimulants often fail to adequately address ADHD symptoms impaired functioning, due the delay in their onset of effect, which has significant impact on entire family. Clinicians should consider treatments that are effecti...

Introduction Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was originally treated as a neurodevelopmental that occurs mainly in children and tends to diminish or disappear with age, but we now know symptoms persist into adulthood over 50% of ADHD patients. Undiagnosed individuals often turn psychoactive substance minimize the negative aspects functioning improve quality life. Methods The stud...