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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

New attention deficit hyperactivity disorder study results from J. Luty et al described

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, October 25th, 2009

"Symptoms of attention deficit disorder of predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive subtype, or combined (hereafter referred to as ADHD), may persist into adulthood, although the diagnosis in adults remains controversial. The study aimed to validate self-report instruments for assessment of adult ADHD in a sample of treatment-seeking adults attending community drug and alcohol teams," researchers in the United Kingdom report.

"Adult patients attending 3 National Health Service (NHS) community drug and alcohol learns in U.K. completed several self-report instruments for assessment of adult ADHD symptoms, and a diagnosis of adult ADHD was determined...

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