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Event Related Potentials ERPs and other EEG Based Methods for Extracting Biomarkers of Brain Dysfunction: Examples from Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD
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Event Related Potentials ERPs and other EEG Based Methods for Extracting Biomarkers of Brain Dysfunction: Examples from Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD

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Advances in the etiology and neuroimaging of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Fang Shen1, Hui Zhou1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children of Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China.

Frontiers in Pediatrics
|June 25, 2024
PubMed

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder impacting children. This review covers advancements in ADHD research, including genetics, environment, epigenetics, and neuroimaging, plus future study directions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Childhood psychiatric disorders
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder in children.
  • ADHD symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, significantly impairing academic, occupational, and social functioning.
  • Understanding the multifaceted nature of ADHD is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present current advancements in ADHD research.
  • To explore the genetic, environmental, and epigenetic factors contributing to ADHD.
  • To discuss neuroimaging findings and future research directions in ADHD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on ADHD.
  • Synthesis of findings related to genetics, environmental influences, epigenetics, and neuroimaging.
  • Identification of promising avenues for future ADHD research.

Main Results:

  • Review encompasses key developments in understanding ADHD etiology.
  • Highlights include progress in genetic, environmental, epigenetic, and neuroimaging research.
  • Identifies critical areas for continued investigation in ADHD.

Conclusions:

  • Significant progress has been made in understanding the complexities of ADHD.
  • Further research into genetics, environment, epigenetics, and neuroimaging is essential.
  • This review provides a foundation for future studies and therapeutic strategies for ADHD.

Keywords:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorderenvironmental risk factorsepigeneticsfurther research directionsgeneticsneuroimaging features

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