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[Recent advances on attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder].
Luis A Rohde1, Ricardo Halpern
1Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS. lrohde@terra.com.br
Jornal De Pediatria
|May 22, 2004
Summary
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with a strong genetic basis. Effective treatments, including medication, are available for children and adolescents with ADHD.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder.
- Understanding its multifaceted nature is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of ADHD.
- To cover its history, epidemiology, etiology, neurobiology, clinical presentation, comorbidities, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive, non-systematic literature review was conducted.
- Key aspects of ADHD were synthesized from existing research.
Main Results:
- ADHD has a significant neurobiological foundation.
- It is highly prevalent in pediatric populations.
- Treatment, particularly medication, demonstrates high efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Pediatricians play a vital role in early ADHD detection.
- They can initiate management for less severe or uncomplicated cases.
- Prompt intervention improves patient outcomes.