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“I even put Shane on a curfew to make sure he was kept out of trouble to keep our tenancy”

Threatened with eviction from home: Keith Johnson with his son Shane. Photograph taken by Emma Attwood. via Redditch Advertiser

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“What we saw in patients' responses to treatment across the dose range studied suggest that adults with ADHD may benefit from more personalized treatment options.”

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Although once considered to be a disorder only seen in children, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is now known to be a condition associated with a wide range of functional ... via MediLexicon

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“These may not be the right criteria for identifying adults, who also may be quite impaired”

The criteria used to diagnose adult ADHD are outdated, and as a result, many cases could be missed or misdiagnosed, researchers say. via WebMD Health News

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Shire plc , the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, has presented at a major scientific meeting findings from analyses of pivotal trial results of INTUNIV, a selective alpha-2A-agonist. This compound is ... via MediLexicon

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“These positive findings, along with previously presented research, reinforces that the ADHD patch is an important treatment option for children, especially those who may benefit from an ADHD medication that can accommodate their changing daily needs.”

Shire plc , the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced findings from a new data analysis that was conducted to examine treatment differences with DAYTRANA between boys and girls aged 6 to ... via Health News Digest

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“This includes taking a very through family history, asking if there are any sudden deaths under the age of 30 or 35”

The American Heart Association says children should have their heart's checked before starting medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. via KSDK-TV Saint Louis

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“It's important not to stigmatize adoption”

A small proportion of adopted American teens appear to be at heightened risk for different emotional and behavioral problems than their non-adopted counterparts. via HON

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Featured Article Main Category: Pediatrics / Children's Health Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry ; ADHD ; Autism Article Date: 05 May 2008 - 9:00 PDT A research team set out to investigate the ... via Medical News Today

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Every Friday is book review day for the Harried Parent's Book Club, and this week's selection, Last Child in the Woods, suggests that today's kids are suffering from "Nature-Deficit Disorder," and that many of ... via About.com

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“Not having lead hazards in homes would be the goal, but for now, it is important to know lead's health risks to children and what adults can do to avoid them”

Ripping out and tearing down to create a divinely designed home, a la HGTV, is all the rage today - and the economic downturn may be leading more families to renovate rather than relocate. via EurekAlert!

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