Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder commonly observed in children and adolescents. In affected children, it can be seen throughout their life. The symptoms are inability to control anger and emotions, hyperactivity, lacking social skills, cannot able to concentrate and pay attention. As a result, the children with ADHD cannot perform well at school and the behavior of the affected adolescents and adults does not match their age. Though some genetic studies are saying that genes are involved, the exact causes of ADHD have not yet been found. Apart from genes, scientists are focusing on other possible causative factors like surrounding environment, food habits, and injuries in brain. Boys have been diagnosed with ADHD three times more than girls. The treatment for ADHD involves regular counseling, changing lifestyle and timely intake of medicines. In most cases of ADHD, the affected individuals suffer with other relevant disorders that include learning disabilities, Tourette syndrome, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD), mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), substance use disorders, restless legs syndrome etc. Article is sometimes called a Scientific Article, a Peer-Reviewed Article, or a Scholarly Research Article. Together, journal articles in a particular field are often referred to as The Literature. Journal articles are most often Primary Research Articles. However, they can also be Review Articles. These types of articles have different aims and requirements. Sometimes, an article describes a new tool or method. Because articles in scientific journals are specific, meticulously cited and peer-reviewed, journal databases are the best place to look for information on previous research on your species. Without a background in the field, journal articles may be hard to understand - however, you do not need to understand an entire article to be able to get valuable information from it.

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Last date updated on September, 2024