objective: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) is a fixed pattern of disregard and hyperactivity that is much more severe than what is normal in children of the same age. multiple drugs are used for the treatment of children with adhd however, their side effects and efficacy are not clearly known. this study was designed to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effects of two drugs, ...

Introduction: The prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the world is estimated at about 5%. Among adults, it occurs with a frequency 2.5%. This syndrome can significantly impair functioning various areas life. There treatment to reduce symptoms. Aim study: aim study was collect and analyze publications on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - symptoms, diagnosis ...

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in children. ADHD is characterized by attention deficit, impulsivity, and sometimes overactivity ("hyperactivity"). The diagnosis is empirical, with no objective confirmation available to date from laboratory measures. ADHD begins in childhood and often persists into adulthood. The exact etiology is unknown; ...

objectives : the aim of this randomized clinical trial was to assess the efficacy of memantine versus methylphenidate in the treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. method : forty participants (34 boys and 6 girls) aged 6-11 who were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder based on (dsm-iv-tr) criteria were selected for this study. the participants w...

OBJECTIVE Neurological soft signs are very common in children with the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the first line medication of this disorder is methylphenidate. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of methylphenidate on the neurological soft signs in children and adolescents suffering from ADHD depending on the dose of methylphenidate. METHODS Thirty five pa...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of zinc and omega-3 supplements as adjunctive drugs in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) of children. METHODS This study is a randomized, double-blind clinical trial conducted on 150 children aged 6-15 years old that diagnosed as new cases of ADHD. Study subjects were evaluated for 8 weeks. Besides of dru...

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

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common psychiatric disorder of childhood with the core symptoms of developmentally inappropriate levels of attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. One of the essential theories proposes that ADHD is most often the result of dysfunction in fronto-striatal motor intentional circuits that are critical for an organism’s “preparedness of acts” ...

the aim of this study was to determine melatonin effects on sleep patterns, symptoms of hyperactivity and attention deficiency in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd).children with age range of 7-12 years who had a combined form of adhd were randomly divided in to 2 groups according to gender blocks. one group took melatonin (3 or 6mg) combined with methylphenidate (rit...

Abstract Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with its high prevalence is a growing area of concern and research, whereas exact underlying pathophysiology remains unknown. Behavioral therapy multiple medications include methylphenidate, atomoxetine, amphetamines while trigeminal nerve stimulator (TNS) the first medical device in ADHD FDA approval. The aim this article to evaluate lat...