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chrisviesumalinog
Nov 7, 20233 min read
Greater ADHD Symptoms Reported by Adults With Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adults with greater adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have higher attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptom reporting...
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chrisviesumalinog
Oct 2, 20232 min read
ADHD Underappreciated in Older Adults
Adult ADHD is a condition that is often underappreciated in older adults, with less than half being diagnosed and many never receiving...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 22, 20233 min read
Antiquated U.S. Laws Governing Methadone Access Must Change
— One-size-fits-all treatment approaches sometimes fail Methadone Access America's drug overdose crisis has escalated in the past few...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 21, 20231 min read
FDA Approves First Generics for the Treatment of ADHD, BED
Generics are now approved for adults in the treatment of BED and for individuals aged 6 years and older in the treatment of ADHD. The US...
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chrisviesumalinog
Sep 21, 20231 min read
FDA OKs ADHD Generics; Flotation Therapy; Civilians Respond to Distress Calls
— News and commentary from the psychiatry world Flotation Therapy The FDA approved the first generic forms of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 27, 20239 min read
Paying Attention to ADHD Prescriptions in Your Community
How many children in your community are on ADHD medications? Do you know how important it is to find out? It may be time for a new...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 27, 20232 min read
Two Years of Methylphenidate Use Likely Does Not Affect Growth in Children With ADHD
Long-term methylphenidate treatment is not likely to be associated with growth impairments. Two years of treatment with methylphenidate...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 27, 20233 min read
Child Assault Tied to Triple the Risk for Mental Illness Within 1 Year
Children exposed to physical assault were twice as likely to be diagnosed with mental illness in the years following the assault than...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Most Children With ADHD Are Not Receiving Medications
Only 26.2% of children with parent-reported ADHD had ever received outpatient mental health care. HealthDay News — Most children with...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 19, 20232 min read
High Suicidality Among Children With ADHD Mediated by Family Functioning, Psychiatry Comorbidities
ADHD The risk for suicidality is high among children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and may be mediated by family...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 19, 20231 min read
Neurodevelopmental Delay Seen in Offspring of Moms With Low Fiber Intake
HealthDay News — Lower maternal fiber intake during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental delay in...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Cognitive Benefit of Highly Touted MIND Diet Questioned
Highly Touted MIND Diet The effect of the highly touted MIND diet with mild calorie restriction offered no greater protection against...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 17, 20232 min read
The Looming Addiction Crisis Fueled by AI
From Insider: “The first Adderall ad appeared in my Instagram feed during the height of pandemic isolation. I thought the slick 30-second...
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chrisviesumalinog
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Stimulant Treatment for Childhood ADHD Not Linked to Adolescent, Young Adult Substance Use
No evidence seen for link between childhood stimulant treatment and substance use during adolescence and young adulthood. HealthDay News...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 13, 20234 min read
Nonstimulants: A Better Option for ADHD?
Children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show greater improvement in symptoms with viloxazine extended ...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 5, 20233 min read
The 1-2-3 Magic of Effective Child Discipline
1-2-3 Magic is the #1 selling child discipline program in the country!
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 24, 20234 min read
What is Intellectual Disability?
Intellectual disability involves problems with general mental abilities that affect functioning in two areas: Intellectual functioning...
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Vilash Reddy, MD
Jul 23, 20237 min read
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What is ADHD and Adults Care with a Specialist Psychiatrist? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common...
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