Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in infancy

The main objectiveof this paper was to review recent literature and analyze how ADHD researchand conceptualization has adapted to what we clinically see at our practice. This review is of special importance due to the highly heterogeneous clinicalpresentation of this disease.

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Assessment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a review of recent literature

Current Opinion in Pediatrics ◽

10.1097/00008480-200008000-00006 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 319-324 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

James J. McGough ◽

James T. McCracken

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Recent Literature ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder

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Beyond ADHD and narcolepsy: psychostimulants in general psychiatry

Advances in Psychiatric Treatment ◽

10.1192/apt.bp.107.004879 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 297-305 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Bradley Ng ◽

Angela O'Brien

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Clinical Research ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Recent Literature ◽

Liaison Psychiatry ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

General Psychiatry ◽

Treatment Of Depression ◽

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry ◽

Psychiatric Conditions

SummaryPsychostimulants (dexamphetamine, methylphenidate, modafinil) reduce fatigue, promote alertness and wakefulness, and have possible mood-enhancing properties. In modern psychiatric practice, their use has been limited to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. Despite this, research has continued into psychostimulant use in general psychiatry, especially in the treatment of depression and fatigue. This article reviews the recent literature regarding psychostimulant use in general and consultation-liaison psychiatry. Although psychostimulants continue to attract clinical research, there is currently not enough evidence to recommend their routine use for general psychiatric conditions.

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Late onset adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)73422-8 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 1718-1718

Author(s):

R.M. Freire Lucas

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Natural History ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Social Life ◽

Clinical Case ◽

Recent Literature ◽

Late Onset ◽

Age At Onset ◽

Adhd Symptoms ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common, genetically transmitted neurological disorder, with onset in childhood, probably mediated in part by decreased brain dopaminergic functioning. Prevalence and natural history data suggest that of the 3–10% of children diagnosed with ADHD, one-to two-thirds continue to manifest appreciable ADHD symptoms as adults, interfering in academic, professional, affective and social life. Recently, several studies have challenged DSM-IV's requirement of ADHD onset before age 7 with the questioning of the validity of the age-at onset criterion.Based on the description of a late onset ADHD clinical case (onset after the age of 7), this presentation shows a review on the recent literature about ADHD, addressing how ADHD in adults can be readily diagnosed and treated using the Wender Utah diagnostic criteria to identify adult characteristics of the disorder. This work also addresses core hypotheses of etiology and treatment. The study was based on a revision of articles from Medline/PubMed, PsycINFO and from books published in the last years.

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