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ADHD Diagnosis, Treatment Up for August-Born Children
drugs
November 29, 2018
In states with a Sept. 1 cutoff for kindergarten entry, the rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis and treatment are higher for children born in August than those born in September.....
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Methylphenidate Good First-Choice Pediatric ADHD Drug
drugs
August 17, 2018
Methylphenidate should be considered as a first choice for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents, while amphetamines should be considered as a first choice in adults, according to a review published o
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Shire submits NDA in Japan for Intuniv to treat ADHD
drugs
August 15, 2018
Irish biotechnology company Shire, through its partner Shionogi, has filed a new drug application (NDA) in Japan seeking approval to manufacture and market its Intuniv medicine for the treatment of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH
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FDA Approves Jornay PM (methylphenidate) Extended-Release Capsules for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
drugs
August 13, 2018
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals & Development, Inc. (“Ironshore”) a wholly owned subsidiary of Highland Therapeutics Inc.
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Akili raises extra $13M ahead of FDA decision on prescription videogame for ADHD
fiercebiotech
August 10, 2018
Akili Interactive has gathered an additional $13 million to fund its prescription videogame treatments, bringing its series C total up to $68 million. Meanwhile, it is awaiting an FDA clearance decision on its recently filed digital therapeutic for pediat
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Study shows methylphenidate is most effective ADHD drug for under-16s
pharmaceutical-technology
August 09, 2018
A UK-led international project has found that methylphenidate is the most effective and safest drug for children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Drugs should be preferred first-choice treatment for ADHD
pharmafile
August 09, 2018
Ritalin and other amphetamines should be the preferred first-choice medications for the short-term treatment of ADHD, according to a study published in the Lancet Psychiatry Journal.
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Illicit Use of ADHD Meds Won't Boost Grades: Study
drugs
July 27, 2018
Many college students turn to ADHD medications during exam week, treating the prescription stimulants as "smart drugs" that will enhance their academic performance.
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Brain trauma in children linked to increased risk for ADHD
biospectrumasia
March 23, 2018
Traumatic brain injury sends over 1 million kids, young adults to hospital annually
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Partnership struck to increase production of DEA controlled substances
cphi-online
March 19, 2018
Noramco selects AFC for its infrastructure and analytical capabilities to help meet growing demand.