New Report "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:Diagnosis & Treatment" added in visionshopsters

This report looks at ADHD, its treatment, symptoms, managing ADHD, ADHD in adults, and the genetic component behind ADHD.
 
Feb. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is one of the more common mental disorders that arise in children. Children with attention deficit disorder have difficulty functioning in multiple settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers. If untreated, the disorder can have long-term adverse effects into adolescence and adulthood.

Though previously looked upon as a childhood disorder, ADHD can persist throughout adulthood. ADHD also has a strong genetic component.

If ADHD is suspected, a professional with training in ADHD is best equipped to make the diagnosis. This includes child psychiatrists, psychologists, developmental/behavioral pediatricians, behavioral neurologists, and clinical social workers. After eliminating other possible causes for the child’s behavior, the specialist generally checks the child’s school and medical records and talks to teachers and parents who have filled up out a behavior rating scale for the child. A diagnosis is made only after considering all of this information.

This report looks at ADHD, its treatment, symptoms, managing ADHD, ADHD in adults, and the genetic component behind ADHD.

Table Of Contents :

Executive Summary 5

Introduction to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 6
Introduction to ADHD 6
Classifying the Disorder 6
Symptoms of ADHD 7

What Causes ADHD 9
Overview 9
Genetics Causes 9
Environmental Causes 9
Social Causes 10

Looking at the Pathophysiology of ADHD 11

Diagnosing ADHD 13
How to Diagnose the Disorder 13
DSM-IV Criteria 14
ICD-10 15

Managing ADHD 17
Looking at the Treatment Choices 17
Psychotherapeutic Methods of Treatment 18
Medications 19
Amphetamine-based Medications 19
Methylphenidate-based Medications 20
Controlled-Release Drugs 21
Other Treatments 21
Off-Label Medications 22
Experimental and Alternative Treatments 23
Issues with Stimulants 25

ADHD in Adults 27
Overview 27
Diagnosis 27
Treatment 28

Genetics and ADHD 30

Genetics Behind ADHD 31

Case Study: FDA Approves Treatment of ADHD with Focalin XR 32

Appendix 34

Glossary 40

List of Figures

Figure 1: Drug Therapy 34
Figure 2: Polygenic Determinants of Drug Response 34
Figure 3: Conventional Drug Discovery Strategy 36
Figure 4: The Structure of DNA 37
Figure 5: From Gene to Protein 39

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