Posts Tagged ‘ADHD risk’

By Griffen Sparks On December 10th, 2018

Siblings of children with ADHD or autism may be at heightened risk for both disorders

The hereditary risk of conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has long been established. Families with a child with ASD are typically notified that siblings…

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By Griffen Sparks On February 26th, 2015

Does ADHD Increase The Risk of an Early Death?

Individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have nearly double the risk of premature death compared to the general population according to a new study published in The Lancet.…

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By Griffen Sparks On January 16th, 2015

Study Links Adult Epilepsy With Increased Risk of ADHD

A new study published in the journal Epilepsia provides evidence of a need for improved screening for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in individuals with epilepsy, as nearly one in five…

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