Prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new government report shows. The trend may reflect both greater awareness among adults of ADHD symptoms and increased stress driving people to get the care they need. “This report shows there is this growing population of adults who have been diagnosed… read on > read on >
There is little doubt that caregiving for someone with dementia can be demanding and challenging, and that knowing how best to care for both the patient and yourself can be hard to figure out. Here are some tips to help you navigate this difficult time and be the best caregiver you can be for your… read on > read on >
Parents who harshly discipline their young children may be putting them on a path toward lasting mental health symptoms, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 7,500 children followed from age 3 to 9, about 10% fell into a “high risk” group where mental health symptoms — ranging from persistent sadness to acting out… read on > read on >
New research has provided answers to a mystery involving an outbreak of severe hepatitis in children last year. A total of about 1,000 cases emerged around the world in spring 2022, after the easing of COVID-19 lockdowns. Children in about 35 countries, including the United States, experienced severe hepatitis that caused 50 kids to need… read on > read on >
An experimental injectable drug appears effective in reducing bleeds in patients with hemophilia A and B, according to a pair of new clinical trials. Two-thirds of people with treatment-resistant hemophilia who were treated with the drug fitusiran had no bleeds at all after nine months, versus just 5% of people treated with drugs that enhance… read on > read on >
Children should feel safe at school, but learning of a mass shooting — like this week’s tragedy at Covenant School in Nashville — can threaten their sense of security. For parents, it can be challenging to know what to tell them. Two children’s mental health experts from UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas offer some… read on > read on >
Cats constantly licking and chewing because of a skin condition called feline allergic dermatitis may benefit from a new generic treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA approved Modulis for Cats on March 29, making it the first generic cyclosporine oral solution for cats with skin conditions resulting from this allergic… read on > read on >
Telehealth appointments — meetings with a doctor through a phone or video call — are valuable tools in the fight against opioid use disorder in the United States, researchers say. The use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with medications for addiction, reduced the risk for fatal overdose among Medicare recipients, a new study… read on > read on >
Early morning college classes can be a prescription for poor attendance and lower grades, a new study suggests. But starting classes later boosted both, as students got more sleep, were more likely to attend and were less likely to be groggy, which leads to better grades, researchers reported. “Early morning classes likely impair learning due… read on > read on >
Cynthia Elford had recently lost her left leg to type 1 diabetes, after a sunburned big toe turned nearly black and forced an amputation. Now, Elford was being told the same thing was happening in her right leg. “I went to clip the toenail on the big toe of my right leg and I nipped… read on > read on >
