- 1. Tips for Parenting a Child with ADD/ADHD
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... that's very confusing," says Sandra Sexson, M.D., child analysis psychiatrist with the MCG Health System in Augusta, Ga. "Kids learn to go to the more lenient parent to get permission." ...
- 2. Saving Money on ADHD Treatment
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... or health problem. For example, “People with obstructive sleep apnea show up with a lot of attention problems,” says neuropsychologist Carol C. Persad, PhD, a clinical assistant professor in the department ...
- 3. Tips for Organizing ADHD Medical Records
- (ADD/ADHD)
- For adults with ADHD, developing a system for keeping health records is more difficult than for others, but also more important. Follow this advice to make keeping clear health records easier. For most ...
- 4. Medications to Treat ADHD
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... on the healthy development of the brain in children and teenagers. Concerta is an extended-release form of methylphenidate. Daytrana contains the same medication in a patch that is applied to the skin ...
- 5. Is ADHD an American Fad?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... these medications. But it wasn’t just U.S. doctors and clinicians who were beginning to recognize ADHD. At the same time ADHD was classified in the United States, it was defined in the World Health ...
- 6. Childhood ADHD: Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... can make a big difference in the way you manage your child's ADHD. Your child's health is important both to you and to the doctor, so don't hesitate to inquire about any topic you feel is relevant to your ...
- 7. How an ADHD Diagnosis Is Made
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... that can identify ADHD, but a series of evaluations can tell doctors what they need to know. The first step in an ADHD diagnosis is ruling out any physical health conditions that could be causing the symptoms ...
- 8. ADHD Symptoms and Your Child's Behavior
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... an assignment is due, doing it carelessly," says Michael Manos, PhD, head of the Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health at the Pediatric Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. Children with ADHD may turn ...
- 9. The Rise of ADHD: Is Technology to Blame?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... gravitate toward over-stimulating media as a way of self-medicating. After all, many medications for ADHD are actually stimulants. The Web site of the National Institute of Mental Health does not list ...
- 10. Lifestyle Factors That Can Affect ADHD
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... effect and may influence hyperactivity in children. After reviewing a series of studies, however, the National Institutes of Health concluded that food additives affect only a small number of children ...
- 11. 5 Ways to Build Confidence in a Child With ADD/ADHD
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) has long been linked with low self-esteem, anxiety, and other emotional and mental health problems. Some research shows that ADHD children are up to four times as likely ...
- 12. Could Your Preschooler Have ADHD?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... for pediatricians and other health professionals, but parents of preschoolers should be aware of the signs and recommendations, too. Here’s what you need to know: Is Your Preschooler’s Behavior Normal? ...
- 13. ADHD General In Fact
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... health professionals have yet to develop a gold standard for diagnosing ADHD in adults. ADHD and Relationships Having adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)/attention deficit disorder ...
- 14. Surgical Abortion
- (Gynecology Services)
- ... experience. Legal abortions allow your health and well-being to be safeguarded while providing the opportunity for future normal pregnancies; giving us a society of children born by choice. ...
- 15. Colposcopy
- (Gynecology Services)
- ... colposcopy are two tests that give complementary information and are used hand-in-hand as a preventative measure to keep healthy people healthy. What if the colposcopy shows abnormalities? Your practitioner ...
- 16. Delta Q&A
- (Delta Hospital)
- General What is a Shanghai DeltaWest Clinic (SDC)? SDC is the first satellite outpatient clinic of Delta Health China. Delta Health China is invested and supported by known world-class healthcare ...
- 17. Chiropractic Care
- (Landseed Hospital)
- “A health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. There is an emphasis ...
- 18. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... suggesting? I have these other health conditions. How can I best manage them together? Are there any restrictions that I need to follow? Should I see a specialist? Is there a generic alternative ...
- 19. Incompetent cervix
- (Incompetent cervix)
- An incompetent cervix, also called an insufficient cervix, is a condition that occurs when weak cervical tissue causes or contributes to premature birth or the loss of an otherwise healthy pregnancy. ...
- 20. Erectile dysfunction
- (Erectile dysfunction)
- ... dysfunction, go in for an evaluation. Problems getting or keeping an erection can be a sign of a health condition that needs treatment, such as heart disease or poorly controlled diabetes. Treating an ...