Posts Tagged ‘impulsivity’
Let’s anticipate the potential misuse of neurological data to minimize the risks–and maximize the benefits
__ The perils of opening the mind (Boston Globe): “Forget the joystick. Today you can use your mind alone to navigate virtual environments or fly real-world drones. You can buy sleek headbands that read your brain signals and help you meditate or stay focused. Or you can get them for your kids to make sure…
Read MoreIf you or your kid have ADHD, do have a treatment monitoring plan in place for the New Year?
When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, parents confront the difficult decision about which treatment(s) to pursue to best help their child succeed. While deciding on an initial treatment plan is important, equally important is establishing a plan to monitor how well that treatment is working on a sustained basis, regardless of what specific treatment(s)…
Read MorePending FDA review and approval, research findings pave way for Akili’s EVO to become first brain training platform prescribed for ADHD
Akili Achieves Primary Efficacy Endpoint in ADHD Trial (MD magazine): “Boston-based Akili Interactive has announced top-line results from the STARS-ADHD pivotal study of its investigational digital therapeutic medicine AKL-T01, in treatment of pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)…The digital medicine, AKL-T01, is a video game for patients to play on tablet devices. It uses the same storytelling…
Read MoreStudies reinforce the critical importance of ADHD treatment monitoring
__________ As the new school year approaches, let me highlight the essential value of ADHD treatment monitoring. Even when a child’s treatment has been going well, response to treatment can change over time. This is true for medication treatment, or any other treatment a child is receiving. By regularly monitoring how a child is doing…
Read MoreDiscouraging new findings about pediatric care for children with ADHD: Often, best-practice guidelines are not followed
Most children with ADHD receive their care from community-based pediatricians. Given the large number of school-age children who require evaluation and treatment services for ADHD, and the adverse impact that poor quality care can have on children’s development, it is important for children to routinely receive care in the community that is consistent with best-practice…
Read MoreFDA clears use of online cognitive/ behavioral assessment to inform ADHD diagnosis
Qbtech receives FDA clearance for online test that assesses ADHD (MobiHealth News): “Sweden-based Qbtech has received an FDA 510(k) clearance for an online tool, called QbCheck, that offers clinical decision-making support for diagnosing and treating children with ADHD
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