Appeals Court Revives Lawsuits Alleging Tylenol Causes Autism and ADHD
Decision puts mass litigation against the drugmaker back on course by overturning ruling that the science was unreliable Source link
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Common ADHD medication prescribed in childhood may protect against risk of psychosis
A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of psychosis when prescribed to younger children with ADHD. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have been identified to be at greater risk of developing psychotic conditions such as bipolar or schizophrenia, compared with neurotypical kids. Some … Read more
ADHD medication abuse in schools is a ‘wake-up call’ | CNN
CNN — At some middle and high schools in the United States, 1 in 4 teens report they’ve abused prescription stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during the year prior, a new study found. “This is the first national study to look at the nonmedical use of prescription stimulants by students in middle and high … Read more