The first medical device to treat childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, was OK'd Friday by the US Food and Drug Administration. Designated for children ages 7 to 12 who are not currently on medication for the disorder, the device delivers a low-level electrical pulse to the parts of the brain responsible for ADHD symptoms.
Young people on amphetamines for ADHD have twice the psychosis risk compared to other stimulants, study says"This new device offers a safe, non-drug option for treatment of ADHD in pediatric patients through the use of mild nerve stimulation, a first of its kind," Carlos Peña, director of the Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said in a statement.
ADHD is among the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children with ADHD might have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors or be overly active. Doctors typically recommend a few treatment options for children: medication, behavior modification or both.
The device was previously approved for the treatment of epilepsy and depression in Europe and Canada. Studies at UCLA found the stimulation decreased seizure activity by inhibiting overactive neurons in one section of the brain, while stimulating blood flow in the areas that control mood, attention and executive function.The device has also been investigated as a possible treatment for traumatic brain injury in veterans.Michelle Watson contributed to this report.
Oh yeah sounds great zap my kids brain even more. By the way I can’t find your absolutely stupid post about female pilots but I don’t want to be a damn pilot maybe a lot of women don’t - report something decent for once. Idiots
Bet it is a cute, fluffy, SQUIRREL!!!
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Good morning Americans!!! and democrats....
Let's give it to Trump
تصفية جيش اوراسكوم هرم سيتي الارهابي الداعشي باكتوبر باسم نظام حكم مصروالكنيسة المصرية ويقولون لنا بميكريفون المخابرات انهم سيحرقون مصر
It should be called “More recess time, less time seated.”
Please, let me take them; I don't want to be an idiot Now Mommy takes my Ritalin There's not enough for me, she said All the other moms take them; I think it's not just mine I don't know if she's smarter now But at least she's feeling fine
I used to get whacked with a belt when I wouldnt focus. Didnt helpLOL!!!