Study links ADHD, conduct disorder with alcohol and tobacco use in young teens
A new study links ADHD and conduct disorder in young adolescents with increased alcohol and tobacco use. The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study is among the first to assess such an...
View ArticleChanging kids' minds about bad behaviour
Aggression and oppositional behaviour in childhood doesn't just make short-term problems for children, their friends and families. It also places kids at risk of long-term issues with mental and...
View ArticleDifficult behavior in young children may point to later problems
It's normal for a young child to have tantrums and be otherwise disruptive, but researchers have found that if such behavior is prolonged or especially intense, the child may have conduct disorder, a...
View ArticleCaffeine doesn't affect cardiac conduction, refractoriness in SVT
(HealthDay)—For patients with symptomatic supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), caffeine is associated with increases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, but does not impact cardiac conduction or...
View ArticleAntisocial and non-antisocial siblings share difficulty recognising emotions
Teenagers with brothers and sisters who exhibit severe antisocial behaviour share a similar impairment with their siblings in recognising emotions, according to a new study from the University of...
View ArticleConscientiousness in childhood is a predictor of adult smoking behavior
Conscientious children are less likely to smoke in later life and the personality trait could help explain health inequalities, indicates a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology &...
View ArticleComprehensive Swedish research study reveals family, neighborhood impact on...
A team of researchers from Sweden and the United States have examined the potential role of the family environment and neighborhood factors on mental health outcomes in a new study published in Journal...
View ArticlePersonalized saline may provide solution to heart death
Saline solution is a staple of every hospital. No matter the ailment, doctors have known for more than a century that saline is key to keeping patients hydrated and maintaining their blood pressure...
View ArticleHeart structural gene causes sudden cardiac death in animal model
The presence or absence of the CAP2 gene causes sudden cardiac death in mice, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. In particular, the...
View ArticleMap of teenage brain provides evidence of link between antisocial behavior...
The brains of teenagers with serious antisocial behaviour problems differ significantly in structure to those of their peers, providing the clearest evidence to date that their behaviour stems from...
View ArticleNew evidence links exclusive breastfeeding, early play / stimulation to...
A pair of new studies further strengthen scientific understanding of the links between what a child experiences in the first years of life and later childhood behaviour and abilities.
View ArticleCollege students who misuse stimulants more likely to have ADHD,...
A new study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators finds that college students who misuse stimulant drugs are more likely to have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct...
View ArticleUnhealthy diet during pregnancy could be linked to ADHD
New research led by scientists from King's College London and the University of Bristol has found that a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy may be linked to symptoms of ADHD in children who...
View ArticleBipolar adolescents continue to have elevated substance use disorder risk as...
A follow up to a previous study finding an association between adolescent bipolar disorder and the incidence of cigarette smoking and substance use disorder finds that risk was even greater five years...
View ArticleKids with bipolar disorder more likely to abuse drugs, alcohol: study
(HealthDay)—For some teens with bipolar disorder, the risk that they will abuse alcohol and drugs may increase as they get older, a new study suggests.
View ArticleAn ADHD diagnosis puts girls at much higher risk for other mental health...
Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are at higher risk than girls without ADHD for multiple mental disorders that often lead to cascading problems such as abusive relationships, teenage...
View ArticleRepurposed drug may offer diagnosis, treatment for traumatic nerve damage
Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center believe they have identified a new means of enhancing the body's ability to repair its own cells, which they hope will lead to better diagnosis...
View ArticleTeens with PTSD and conduct disorder have difficulty recognizing facial...
Adolescents with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms are more likely to misidentify sad and angry faces as fearful, while teens with symptoms of conduct disorder tend to interpret sad faces...
View ArticleReduced endothelium-dependent vasodilation in T2DM
(HealthDay)—Patients with type 2 diabetes have reduced endothelium-dependent vasodilation, regardless of the presence of polyneuropathy, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in Diabetes Care.
View ArticleMacrophages shown to be essential to a healthy heart rhythm
A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)-led research team has identified a surprising new role for macrophages, the white blood cells primarily known for removing pathogens, cellular debris and other...
View ArticleLargest study to date finds autism alone does not increase risk of violent...
A diagnosis of autism alone does not increase the risk of violent offending suggests a study published in the June 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry...
View ArticleEpigenetic changes at birth could explain later behavior problems
Epigenetic changes present at birth - in genes related to addiction and aggression - could be linked to conduct problems in children, according to a new study by King's College London and the...
View ArticleScientists reveal source of human heartbeat in 3-D
A pioneering new study is set to help surgeons repair hearts without damaging precious tissue.
View ArticleSlimming down, beefing up deep brain implants
When it comes to sticking something into your brain, smaller is usually better.
View ArticleDocs should be aware of family beliefs regarding nondisclosure
(HealthDay)—Physicians should be aware of societal codes of conduct that affect family beliefs and behaviors regarding information disclosure to pediatric patients, according to a study published...
View ArticleNew facial recognition findings could help develop new treatments for conduct...
Teenage girls and boys with severe antisocial behaviour have difficulty recognising facial expressions and look less at important parts of the face, such as the eyes, when viewing faces, according to a...
View ArticlePatients to benefit from new 3-D visualizations of the heart
Future heart surgeries will be better informed, as cardiologists will have access to detailed information regarding the 3D disposition of the human conduction system, which is responsible for...
View ArticleDo violent communities foster violent kids?
Children and adolescents regularly confronted with violence in their community have a greater tendency to show antisocial behavior. This finding was reported by researchers from the University of Basel...
View ArticleNerve injury ID'd after high-intensity focused ultrasound
(HealthDay)—High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment for skin laxity can cause facial nerve injury, according to a case study published online Nov. 22 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.
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