Posts Tagged ‘methylphenidate’
Neurofeedback or medication to treat ADHD?
___ Neurofeedback (NF) is an approach for treating ADHD in which individuals receive real-time feedback on their brainwave activity and taught to alter their typical EEG pattern to one that is consistent with a more focused and attentive state. While considerable research supports the effectiveness of neurofeedback for many children with ADHD, relatively few studies have…
Read MoreInitial study finds promise and limitations in using virtual reality (VR) to treat ADHD
___ Given the limitations of existing evidence-based ADHD treatments, i.e., stimulant medication and behavior therapy — research on novel intervention approaches continues to be important. Cognitive training is one such approach that has been suggested as a potential adjunct or even replacement for medication treatment. While cognitive training takes different forms, e.g., computerized attention training,…
Read More5 Must-Read Articles, and an Online Course, to Help Children with ADHD
—– Given the ongoing changes and controversies surrounding ADHD diagnosis and treatment, let us highlight 5 key articles written by Duke University’s Dr. David Rabiner to summarize recent scientific findings and their implications, plus a very relevant online course to help parents and professionals help children with ADHD. 1. Study finds large gaps between research and practice…
Read MoreGrowing awareness of the opportunities and risks posed by pharmacological cognitive enhancement (aka “smart drugs”)
. More research needed on use of ‘smart drugs’ by healthy people (Medical News): “Drugs such as methylphenidate and modafinil, marketed as Ritalin and Provigil respectively, are used by some healthy individuals in order to boost their cognitive performance, despite a general lack of knowledge about
Read MoreStudy: Use of methylphenidate-based ADHD medication increases the risk of heart problems
ADHD medication enhances the risk of heart problems in children (Science Nordic): “The risk of developing heart problems is twice as big for children taking medicine for Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) when compared to children not receiving the medicine…The study builds on data from 714,000 children
Read MoreUse and misuse of ADHD drugs and nootropics among teenagers and toddlers
Ritalin may pose brain risks for young people without ADHD, study shows (Fox News): “Smart” drugs, like Ritalin, also known as nootropics, are known to increase a person’s attention span, memory and ability to stay alert. As a result, they have become increasingly abused by students seeking an extra edge in their studies. According to a…
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