Shire Secures European Wide Label Extension for FOSRENOL(R) in Chronic Kidney Disease Oct 28, 2009
FOSRENOL(R) (lanthanum carbonate) Now Approved in the EU to Treat hyperphosphataemia greater than 1. 78mmol/L in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Not on Dialysis. (Canada Newswire)
Reid pushes ahead on health care, public option included Oct 27, 2009
It s like Attention Deficit Disorder Administration. C mon, Administration, follow up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
DOCTOR JOE: Miami doctor treats uninsured with dignity Oct 27, 2009
Over the decade after the clinic opened, Greer was a whirlwind of action and accomplishment, leading him to joke that he has "untreated ADD," or attention deficit disorder. He launched Saint John Bosco Clinic for low-income immigrants and Spanish speakers in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Top ten dating don'ts Oct 27, 2009
Otherwise you're likely to come across either as the kind of person who dates so frequently that they can't keep track or suffers from attention deficit disorder. Neither of these helps in making a good impression. (India Times, India)
Jedi Mind, Inc. to Launch First Thought Controlled Game for Christmas Season Oct 27, 2009
The game was designed to provide cognitive exercise for anyone playing, but is especially beneficial to children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and the elderly who need to continually use and build their focus and concentration skills. The Company plans to sell the game online at a price of $49 and will release details regarding where to purchase the game as soon as it is released. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cognitive Problems Are Direct Result Of Cocaine Exposure, New Animal Research Suggests Oct 24, 2009
His lab plans to investigate whether the brain mechanisms that lead to impaired attention in people with attention deficit disorders may be causing similar problems in people chronically addicted to cocaine. Research was supported by the Veteran's Administration Medical Research Service and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. (Science Daily)
Amphetamine Use In Adolescence May Impair Adult Working Memory Oct 23, 2009
The findings reveal some of the potential long-term consequences of amphetamine abuse by adolescents and also may be relevant to those taking amphetamines for therapeutic purposes, such as for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Gulley cautions that the doses given to the rats are on the high end of what an older, larger adolescent might receive as a therapeutic dose, and that further study is needed to tease out the implications for human health. (Science Daily)
Study finds heavy video gaming can hurt attention span Oct 23, 2009
The study supports research published within the past year, which established a positive association between being addicted to playing video games and having Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Rob West, one of the authors of the study and Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Cognitive Psychology Program at Iowa State University, said those individuals who played video game too much really had difficulty trying to maintain their attention independently over time. (Xinhuanet, China)
Vyvanse Capsules CII administration through 2 routes demonstrated similar pharmacokinetic profile Oct 23, 2009
Shire focuses its business on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human genetic therapies (HGT) and gastrointestinal (GI) diseases as well as opportunities in other therapeutic areas to the extent they arise through acquisitions. Shire's in-licensing, merger and acquisition efforts are focused on products in specialist markets with strong intellectual property protection and global rights. (EurekAlert!)
A passion for practice Oct 22, 2009
"I have Tourette's (syndrome) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), but this takes my mind off of it. I don't have any problems when I'm playing. It's like it goes away.". Ms. Reynolds and the unit's advisers and parent volunteers spend hours each week leading practices, planning activities and fundraisers and traveling with the unit to different events, she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Medical marijuana policy move sparks optimism Oct 22, 2009
Advocates have also suggested using marijuana for treating psychological problems ranging from depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but the evidence here isn't as solid. Research on the risks of long-term marijuana use is also spotty. (CNN)
Polanski Loses Swiss Freedom Appeal Oct 21, 2009
"There's no crime if the victim don't wanna prosecute. The charge is innuendo.. and the rhetoric of a attention deficit disorder judge, and attorney.". Uh, maybe you want to go back and read that Polanski already PLEADED GUILTY and was supposed to be awaiting sentencing when he skipped the country. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Dyslexic author offers a different outlook for kids who don't fit in Oct 21, 2009
He was labeled dyslexic in fourth grade and diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder the following year. He dropped out of school for a year in sixth grade and began plotting his suicide. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Republicans and premature celebration Oct 21, 2009
Americans may suffer from a collective attention deficit disorder, but we're not completely stupid: We do remember what party was in power during the financial meltdown, the two wars-without-end, the warrantless wiretaps, torture and rendition, Gitmo, etc. Is it any surprise, then, that the voters just aren't into you. (Harper's Magazine)
Workshop deals with handling difficult students Oct 20, 2009
Greene has appeared on numerous television shows, including Oprah, and has lectured around the world about attention deficit disorder. His most recent books include Lost at School: Why our kids with behavioral challenges are still falling through the cracks and how we can help them (2008) and Treating Explosive Kids: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach (2005). (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Weymouth school committee candidates make pitch for student learning Oct 17, 2009
Green also said that Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a behavior problem, not a disorder. All we have done is put a label on a behavior problem, he said. (Weymouth News, MA)
One festival, 200 acts, plenty of laughs Oct 16, 2009
"Sydney is the city with attention deficit di 00004000 sorder," Pinder says. "And we don't have a heart or centre, not only for comedy but for a lot of things in this city. "Our heart and centre really is the water, and I never wanted to do it on a boat so the next best thing was an island. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Wale Bringing His 'A Game' To Jay-Z Tour Oct 16, 2009
" Wale's Attention Deficit drops on November 10. Other openers on the Jay-Z tour include N.E.R.D. and J. Cole. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Bosses Who Feel Inadequate Are More Likely To Bully Oct 16, 2009
(May 18, 2007) Children with both autism and attention deficit or attention deficit hyperactivity disorders are four times more likely to bully than children in the general population, according to a new study. . (Science Daily)
Teacher faces felony forgery, drug charges Oct 16, 2009
Adderall is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. "There was no indication she was giving it to anyone else," police Lt. Dave Parker said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Goldman really benefits from the earnings 'call' Oct 15, 2009
I'll admit that I have a little bit of attention deficit disorder when it comes to corporate trials ... I'll admit that I have a little bit of attention deficit disorder when it comes to corporate trials. (New York Post -- News)
SCID Kids Leading Healthy, Normal Lives 25 Years After 'Bubble Boy' Oct 14, 2009
In addition, about 10 percent had some sort of developmental delay and about 20 percent had attention deficit disorder, often due to the lack of an enzyme called adenosine deaminase, one of the causes of SCID. Other conditions appearing in a minority of the patients include diarrhea, rashes and HPV infection. Some of the conditions appeared more frequently in certain SCID subtypes than others. (Science Daily)
Caring for caregivers of disabled Oct 14, 2009
"I didn't dream of the perfect world and a white picket fence and perfect kids," said Rachel Myers of Spotsylvania, whose 12-year-old son has bipolar disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. "But I didn't have any idea that it could be like this.". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
J&J quarterly sales miss estimates, shares fall Oct 14, 2009
Anemia medicine Procrit, arthritis treatment Remicade and attention deficit disorder drug Concerta all fell short of analyst targets for the quarter. New Brunswick, New Jersey-based J net earnings rose 1. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Shire settles generic Adderall XR suit Oct 14, 2009
said Tuesday it has settled all pending litigation with regarding Sandoz's efforts to market generic versions of Shire's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drug, Adderall XR.. The settlement provides Sandoz of Holzkirchen, Germany, with a license to market it own generic versions of Adderall XR in the United States, following Food and Drug Administration approval. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Aussies will struggle at Olympics Oct 13, 2009
CHILDREN as young as five have attempted suicide or are severely depressed while on the drugs to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Copyright 2009 News Limited. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Saving our sons: An author warns that we're neglecting boys Oct 13, 2009
Without enough time for activity, boys squirm in their seats, get sent to the principal's office and may even be diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and given medication. "Don't get me wrong," Pollack said. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Systematic review of pharmacological treatments in fragile X syndrome Oct 13, 2009
Affected people have mental impairment that can include Attention Deficit and/or Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism disorder, and speech and behavioural disorders. Several pharmacological interventions have been proposed to treat those impairments. (BioMed Central)
Inmate, others say alcohol in womb led to problems Oct 12, 2009
Often, the defects are invisible and, if they are recognized at all, are mistaken for other problems, such as attention deficit disorder, rebelliousness or bad parenting. "No one understands these kids," said Deb Watson, whose brain-damaged son served time in prison for helping kidnap and assault a Billings pizza delivery driver. (Montana Standard, MT)
Dr. Leon Eisenberg, 87, affirmative action advocate at Harvard Medical Oct 11, 2009
A pioneering researcher who initiated early studies of autism and attention deficit disorder, Dr. Eisenberg focused his medical attention on children whose disabilities excluded them from social acceptance. Then he used the clout that came with an international scientific reputation to spearhead Harvard Medical School s affirmative action efforts, creating a ripple effect that opened the profession s doors to minorities across the nation. (Boston Globe)
Vaccinating Boys Against Human Papillomavirus Not Cost-effective, Study Finds Oct 11, 2009
5, 2008) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder appears to affect movement in boys more than it does in girls, according to a new study. ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders found in children. (Science Daily)
Eating Licorice In Pregnancy May Affect A Child's IQ And Behavior Oct 8, 2009
They were also more likely to have poor attention spans and show disruptive behavior such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). It is thought that a component in licorice called glycyrrhizin may impair the placenta, allowing stress hormones to cross from the mother to the baby. (Science Daily)
Drug record limit sought by mom in girl's fatal OD Oct 7, 2009
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. bipolar disorder. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Girls death renews psychiatric drug debate Oct 7, 2009
The Rileys have said they were only following orders from their daughter's psychiatrist, who had diagnosed the girl with bipolar disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The defense claims the girl died of pneumonia. (MSNBC -- Health)
Data From a Head-to-Head Crossover Study Evaluating FOSRENOL(R) and Sevelamer Published Today Oct 7, 2009
Direct Comparison of the Two non-Calcium Phosphate Binders Gives new Insights Into Relative Efficacy (Canada Newswire)
Warning on liquorice in pregnancy Oct 7, 2009
The eight-year-olds were more likely to have poor attention spans and show disruptive behaviour such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the researchers said. Professor Jonathan Seckl, from Edinburgh University's centre for cardiovascular science, said: "This shows that eating liquorice during pregnancy may affect a child's behaviour or IQ and suggests the importance of the placenta in preventing stress hormones that may affect cognitive development getting through to the baby.". (BBC News -- Health)
Web addiction linked to depression in teens Oct 6, 2009
Some children and teens are more likely than their peers to become addicted to the Internet, and a new study suggests it's more likely to happen if kids are depressed, hostile, or have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or social phobia. Teenagers who use the Internet so much that it interferes with everyday life and decision-making may be addicted. (CNN -- Tech)
Click to read:Battle of Wanat - Inside the Ambush Oct 6, 2009
" Who is "enemy" and "who" declared it enemy now? Who fought against Soviets? Who was "freedom Fighter" and who was "enemy" then; "whose" enemy was whose and who was "ally"? Answers to the above may surprise you if you have, respectfully, low intellect. by jarheadfromnam October 6, 2009 12:55 AM EDT Hey, 99ereHsdadhgaB ! The attack on Wanat happened a year ago under Bush's watch--the same watch that let Osama slip away while he was getting his corporate friends in Haliburton, Bechtle and the oil... (CBS News)
New Studies See a Higher Rate of Autism: Is the Jump Real? Oct 6, 2009
Parents also indicated that nearly 9 out of 10 (87%) children with ASD also had other mental-health issues such as attention deficit disorder and anxiety. Experts not involved in the study caution that parent surveys are not the gold standard for measuring the prevalence of a medical condition. (Time.com)
Natural Support For ADHD Oct 5, 2009
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is an often misunderstood disorder that can affect adults and children. Men and boys are affected by ADHD more often than women and girls. (Suite101.com)
Lexington special-education group to host talk on ADHD Oct 5, 2009
The Lexington Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host psychiatrist Dr. Edward M. Hallowell, founder of the Hallowell Center and author, for a basic introduction to the world of attention deficit disorder (ADD), including diagnosis and treatment. The meeting will take place in the Clarke Middle School Auditorium Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Mayfield set to hire high-profile attorney Oct 3, 2009
The case has taken several bizarre twists since Mayfield claimed a mix of the prescription drug Adderall to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the allergy medication Claritin-D created a false positive for methamphetamines. NASCAR has maintained Mayfield failed a second random drug test on July 6 during the brief time he was reinstated. (News & Observer -- Sports)
CMS eyes local pollution solutions Oct 3, 2009
David L. Clink wrote on Oct 2, 2009 1:32 PM:" Northern Express The Bay Harbor conundrum Anne Stanton The Bay Harbor conundrum? It all comes down to mercury By Anne Stanton 9/28/09 Some day, an ambitious reporter will write a story about Bay Harbor, a luxurious resort and golf course that emerged from the detritus of an old cement plant. The book would no doubt touch on the backdoor intertwining of politics and money, but this weeks chapter in Express will focus on how key players are trying... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Schools memo: Seclusion room used 45 times Oct 2, 2009
A Maury County woman has alleged that the school violated state law by placing her 9-year-old son, who suffers from attention deficit hyperactive disorder and oppositional defiant disorder, in a bare concrete room with no handle on the door Sept. 15. Among the items requested from the school district was a report written by School Resource Officer Tony Greene regarding the Sept. 15 incident. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Addrenex seeks FDA approval for drug Oct 2, 2009
Addrenex is developing Clonicel to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and hypertension. The submission follows completion of phase III trials to treat ADHD in children and adolescents. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Increase In 'Academic Doping' Could Spark Routine Urine Tests For Exam Students Oct 2, 2009
Nootropics were designed to help people with cognitive problems, such as dementia and attention deficit disorder, but students with a looming deadline have several options: modafinil (Provigil), methylphenidate (Ritalin), and amphetamine (Dexedrine). The non-medical use of methylphenidate and amphetamine is as high as 25% on some US college campuses, particularly in colleges with more competitive admission criteria, says Mr Cakic. (Science Daily)
Olympia High has right idea; let's go outside Oct 2, 2009
Studies have shown time spent outdoors has a positive impact on students with attention deficit disorder or depression and helps children be more focused. It's good to see schools such as Olympia High School, incorporating nature into their studies - in effect, making nature part of the classroom. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Judge weighs continued use of seclusion rooms Oct 1, 2009
The boy s mother, Michelle Parks, alleges she found the boy, who suffers from attention deficit hyperactive disorder and oppositional defiant disorder, stripped to his underwear in the middle of a bare concrete room at Brown Elementary School Sept. 15. Kevin Latta, the mother s attorney, said the school district broke several statutes proscribed by state law when placing the boy in the room. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
4 middle school girls could face felony drug charges Oct 1, 2009
Deputies say the girl who brought the pills to school told them they were Soma, a muscle relaxer; Strattera, taken for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; and possibly Lortab, a narcotic pain killer. School disciplinary action is pending, Wait said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Concord therapist uses horse riding to get troubled youngsters to open up Oct 1, 2009
The girl had a history of neglect in her early childhood, according to her mother, and she has multiple problems, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as well as trouble controlling her anger, which have landed her in the hospital several times. The teenager started seeing Karol in March of last year and hasn t been hospitalized since. (Boston Globe)
Welfare effects still worse than suspected Oct 1, 2009
Big differences were apparent in rates of depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use. To the researchers' surprise, almost 45 per cent of the less advantaged group had suffered asthma compared with 27 per cent of the better off. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Psychological ills eligible for compensation: CLA Sep 30, 2009
Workers covered by the Labor Insurance Plan and who are affected by psychological illnesses, including depression, paranoia, attention deficit disorder and schizophrenia as a result of their work could benefit from the new policy, which could take effect as early as next month. However, unlike other occupational injuries, an employee will have to obtain a diagnosis from three doctors that the psychological illness was a result of a workers jobs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Some find UW mental-health care limited Sep 30, 2009
We see a lot of students with attention deficit, and we do prescribe a lot of stimulants, Van Orman said, adding they also follow a very structured process for making sure we ve correctly established the diagnosis. Van Orman stressed that UHS nationally accredited mental-health services, while imperfect, provide many options for students, which UW-Madison senior Danielle said she appreciated when she sought counseling earlier this year. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
The 10Q Detective: Losing Sleep Over Cephalon Sep 30, 2009
It is also frequently written for non-approved uses like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, weight loss, and depression. Page. (BusinessWeek)
Top Poisons That Can Harm Pets Sep 30, 2009
Medications used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in people act as stimulants in pets and can dangerously elevate heart rates, blood pressure and body temperature, as well as cause seizures. Fluorouracil. (W-USA News, DC)
Meth abuse impacts pregnancy (753) Sep 30, 2009
Babies affected by ice have higher rates of attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactive disorders. They also have higher rates for rage disorder and a greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome in infants and even with children up to 7 years old. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Families must learn to cope with respite care cuts Sep 26, 2009
(Noah Fowle/News-Review) Hope and D.J. Poirier have their hands full caring for their son, Wyatt, an 8-year-old diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a mood disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder and separation anxiety ... Richard is diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety disorder and mood disorder. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Bipolar Disorder Amongst Children And Adolescents Receive Late Diagnosis Sep 25, 2009
The disorders that appear associated with most frequency attention deficit and hyperactivity (21%) and those derived from consumption of substances, which come to 18. Irritability the symptom most frequent amongst children and adolescents. (Science Daily)
Mother Suing West Hartford Board Of Education After Child's Toe Was Injured In Classroom Sep 25, 2009
Claudina Cruz alleges in the civil suit that the paraprofessional pushed her child, then a 9-year-old at Braeburn Elementary School with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, into a small closet and slammed the door. The boy's sandaled foot, however, was in the doorway and one toe was at least partially severed. (FOX61, CT)
Schools defend isolation rooms Sep 24, 2009
Michelle Parks, whose son suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, said she found the 9-year-old stripped down to his underwear and locked in the small space Brown School officials call a seclusion room. Kevin Latta, Parks attorney, says seclusion rooms are legal, but the way school officials used the space violated parts of a law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly last year. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
GMA EXCLUSIVE: Vindicated Coach 'No Winner' Sep 23, 2009
During the trial, Stinson's attorney emphasized the role that Gilpin's medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Adderall, and the nutrition supplement Creatine could have played in the boy's death ... The defense said the boy's death was not Stinson's fault, saying instead that the amphetamine Adderall, the medication that Gilpin was taking to battle attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, caused him to overheat and the workout supplement Creatine also played a role. (ABC News)
Genes May Explain Why Children Who Live Without Dads Have Earlier Sex Sep 22, 2009
21, 2009) Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, researchers used a novel and complex study design to better understand the association between fathers' absence and children's sexuality. Contrary to previous research, this study shows that the association can be best explained by genetic influences. (Science Daily)
Combining old, modern medicine can be effective Sep 21, 2009
"Using today's technology to help the mind change its rhythms can help people who have attention deficit, hyperactivity, autism, depression, anxiety or loss of memory," she said. "The human body is dynamic," she said. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Ky. Coach Acquitted in Player's Death Max Gilpin, 15, collapsed during practice in 2008. Sep 18, 2009
The defense said the boy's death was not Stinson's fault, saying instead that the amphetamine Adderall, the medication that Gilpin was taking to battle attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, caused him to overheat. The boy's body temperature was 107 degrees when he collapsed. (ABC News)
Bagehot: The last laugh Sep 18, 2009
This attention deficit, of course, derives from the inherently duopolistic nature of British politics. As they never tire of repeating, the Lib Dems secured almost a quarter of the vote at the last general election but, under the distorting first-past-the-post system, won less than a tenth of Westminster seats. (The Economist)
