Results from brain scans suggest an association between a reduction in the transmission of dopamine markers with symptoms of inattention for individuals with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a preliminary study. Doctors conducted the study to determine whether there are abnormalities in the mesoaccumbens – site of the dopamine reward pathway in the mid-brain [...]

Prof Michael Fitzgerald writes on how to avoid the most common major errors in clinical practice, with special regard to ADHD. In attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), missing comorbidities is extremely common. ADHD is diagnosed and the autism features are missed. These autistic features are very common. While they are less than a formal diagnosis [...]

Natalya Anderson reports from a meeting in Kildare where evidence was presented on the link between methylphenidate and long-term drug addiction Use of methylphenidate in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may reduce the risk of drug abuse in these patients, and studying the course of ADHD in children should be based on multimodal [...]

Prof Michael Fitzgerald reports on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and notes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for children found to have the condition Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AADHD) is characterised by a range of symptoms which can include poor concentration, an inability to complete reading or other cognitive tasks, a tendency to [...]