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Methylphenidate: ADHD drug curbs impulsivity in men only, linked to brain wiring differences
A recent study of young adults in Israel found that a 20 mg dose of methylphenidate reduces choice impulsivity in men, but not in women, immediately after taking the drug. In men, the drug’s effects ...
HealthDay on MSN11d
ADHD Medications Remain Linked to Lower Risk for Real-World Adverse Outcomes
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications remain associated with a reduced risk for various real-world ...
Healio6d
ADHD medications linked to reduced risks for real-world adverse outcomes
ADHD medications have been linked to decreased risks for real-world outcomes like self-harm and traffic crashes, but these ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel12d
FDA Will Now Require Labeling of ADHD Medication to Indicate Weight Loss Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revising the labeling of all extended-release attention-deficit/hyperactivity ...
MedPage Today12d
Some ADHD Meds Can Cause Significant Weight Loss in Young Kids, FDA Warns
Labels of all extended-release stimulants indicated for ADHD -- including certain formulations of amphetamine and ...
ADHD drugs: Shortage means hundreds of thousands must pay more
Hundreds of thousands of Australians who use a certain type of ADHD medication will be forced to use amphetamine-based ...
More than meds: why easier access to ADHD treatment has to be part of a whole-system approach
Increasing access to ADHD diagnosis and medication is a good move. But it shouldn’t be the whole plan to address a condition ...