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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
What accounts for the huge increase in diagnosis, not just in the UK, but worldwide.”Though some cases may be “misdiagnosed,” other experts said.The NHS in England defines ADHD as “a condition that affects people’s behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, may have trouble concentrating and may act on impulse”.It says that adults with ADHD may find they have problems with: organisation and time management; following instructions; focusing and completing tasks; coping with stress; feeling restless or impatient; impulsiveness and risk taking. And some adults may also have issues with relationships or social interaction.Stimulants, a group of medicines that stimulate parts of the brain to improve concentration and attention and reduce impulsive and hyperactive behaviour, include methylphenidate (such as Medikinet or Ritalin), lisdexamfetamine (such as Elvanse), and dexamfetamine (such as Amfexa).Atomoxetine works differently to stimulants as a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor, which increases the amount of noradrenaline in the brain which can aid concentration and help control impulses.The authors stressed that their paper, the largest “network meta-analysis” of treatment for ADHD in adults, did not examine treatment in children.A similar research project in children, published in 2017, found that medications were effective, but a combination of medication and “parent training behaviour intervention” was even more effective, they added.Commenting on the research, Dr Celso Arango from Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Maranon in Spain, said: “The analysis highlights a clear shortage of research on ADHD in adulthood, particularly regarding medium-term (beyond 12 weeks) and long-term treatment outcomes, consequently, the findings are applicable
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