Attention-deficits: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for attention deficits

Substance Abuse

I’m like a five-year old ADD [attention deficit disorder] guy.” But perhaps Dennis Quaid’s introduction to acting far outweighs his introduction to golf. [inquisitr.com]

deficit hyperactivity disorder Anxiety medicine The most commonly abused OTC drugs are cough and cold medicine that have dextromethorphan, which in high doses can make you [webmd.com]

[…] supposed to be taken Take the drug for a non-medical reason Types of prescription drugs that are most often abused include: Opioid pain relievers Medicine used to treat attention [webmd.com]

Schizophrenia

affective flattening, avolition, anhedonia, attention deficit, or impoverishment of speech and language) occurring for a significant period of time during a 1-month period [bestpractice.bmj.com]

And a variety of doctors advertise the imaging services, particularly for attention-deficit disorder, on the Internet. [nytimes.com]

Genome-wide copy number variation study associates metabotropic glutamate receptor gene networks with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. [doi.org]

Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

Despite being dangerous, amphetamines are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. [dlib.si]

These drugs are used in the lawful treatment of attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy. [us.bestpractice.bmj.com]

[…] disorder/attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in humans. [readbyqxmd.com]

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

deficit hyperactivity disorder combined Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder combined type Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type Attention deficit hyperactivity [icd9data.com]

Turning attention to ADHD. An Express Scripts Report. U. S. Medication Trends for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. [doi.org]

Further reading Genetics of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Stephen V. [doi.org]

Adenocarcinoma of the Breast

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. [nhs.uk]

Overview Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning [nimh.nih.gov]

What causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? The exact cause of ADHD is unknown, but the condition has been shown to run in families. [nhs.uk]

Aerophagy

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. [nhs.uk]

Overview Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning [nimh.nih.gov]

What causes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? The exact cause of ADHD is unknown, but the condition has been shown to run in families. [nhs.uk]

Restless Legs Syndrome

Citation Samuele Cortese, Eric Konofal, Michel Lecendreux, Isabelle Arnulf, Marie-Christine Mouren, Francesca Darra, Bernardo Dalla Bernardina, Restless Legs Syndrome and Attention-Deficit [doi.org]

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently accompanied with sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, restless legs [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For younger age-onset patients whose symptoms were severe enough to seek immediate medical attention, confounding or misdiagnosis included "growing pains" and attention deficit [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Superior Mesenteric Artery Insufficiency

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. [nhs.uk]

Overview Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning [nimh.nih.gov]

Modafinil in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Pediatr Neurol. 2003 Aug. 29(2):136-42. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Bipolar Disorder

Keywords Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Bipolar Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Conduct Disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder These keywords were [doi.org]

Bipolar disorder in children often is confused with attention deficit disorder, substance-induced mood disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and conduct disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Children who receive a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in community settings typically present with rapid fluctuations in mood and behavior, often associated with comorbid attention-deficit [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Adult Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) which was previously referred to as attention-deficit disorder (ADD) is a psychological condition associated with disruptive [symptoma.com]

[…] with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is commonly referred to as an adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [symptoma.com]

Amphetamine Delusional Disorder

Some amphetamines, including dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, and the related methylphenidate, are widely used medically to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [msdmanuals.com]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD is characterized by hyperactivity, irritability, mood instability, attention difficulties, lack of organization, and impulsive [medicalnewstoday.com]

/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Inattentive Type 314.01 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Combined Type 314.01 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly [ibvd.virtualbrain.org]

Attention Deficit Disorder

Turning attention to ADHD. An Express Scripts Report. U. S. Medication Trends for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. [doi.org]

Adhd ADHD, adult residual ADHD, combined ADHD, hyperactive impulsive Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adult effect Attention [icd9data.com]

Legius Syndrome

or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed and treated psychiatric disorders in childhood. [cochrane.org]

or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [malacards.org]

Childhood Depression

[…] and coexisting conditions such as anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] examined in a national sample for prevalence; relative stigmatization; variation by age, race and ethnicity, and gender; and self-report of a diagnosis of depression or attention-deficit [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

McClellan JM, Rupert MP, Reichler RJ, Sylvester CE: Attention-deficit disorder in children at-risk for anxiety and depression. [link.springer.com]

Childhood Absence Epilepsy

At the week 16-20 visit, attention deficits persisted even if seizure freedom was attained. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

deficits. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

deficit in this population. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mental Disorder

deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), addiction, and autism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Individuals with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DS) have an increased risk of comorbid mental disorders including schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tic Disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent of the comorbid psychiatric disorders that complicate tic disorders. [cochrane.org]

It has also become clear that TS frequently co-occurs with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and a range of other mood and anxiety [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Children with Tourette syndrome are often highly co-morbid with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive symptoms, and other related behavioral problems [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Autism

OBJECTIVE: (1) to examine the co-occurrence of attention deficit and hyperactivity symptoms in children with autistic disorder, and (2) to study the correlation between attention [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Eight children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or autistic disorder participated in behavioral training to increase cooperation with pill swallowing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The presence of allergic diseases was found to have association with the risk of developing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autistic spectrum disorder [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Organic Personality Disorder

Widely regarded as the standard clinical reference, this volume provides the best current knowledge about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents [books.google.com]

Children, whose brain areas have been injured or damaged, may present Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and organic personality [en.wikipedia.org]

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit syndrome with hyperactivity ( F90.1 ) Hyperkinetic conduct disorder ( F90.8 ) Other hyperkinetic disorders ( F90.9 [en.wikipedia.org]

Borderline Personality Disorder

ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders 7 :4, 249-269. Online publication date: 10-May-2015. [doi.org]

Seidman LJ, Valera EM, Makris N (2005) Structural brain imaging of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. [dx.doi.org]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and borderline personality disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Aarskog-Scott Syndrome

deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit Attention deficit disorder Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder Attention deficits Childhood attention deficit/hyperactivity [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder AARSKOG-SCOTT SYNDROME Faciodigitogenital Syndrome AAS Aarskog syndrome Mental Retardation, X-Linked, Syndromic 16 AARSKOG-SCOTT SYNDROME; [wikidata.org]

Their behavioural profile showed, among others, elements of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, primarily reflected by impaired executive attentional processes that [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Asperger Syndrome

Judith Sinzig, Daniel Walter and Manfred Doepfner, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Journal of Attention [dx.doi.org]

The most frequent reasons for the first referral were attention deficits, hyperactivity, and academic failure, and the most common special interest area was "electronic devices [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition, many children with AS have other conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Tourette's syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tourette Syndrome

More than a decade of research regarding the motoric characteristics of the attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that accompanies Tourette syndrome has revealed [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

BACKGROUND: The unique phenotypic and genetic aspects of obsessive-compulsive (OCD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among individuals with Tourette syndrome [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tourette syndrome (TS) and attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are co-morbid neurodevelopmental conditions affecting more commonly male patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency

@article{Wigg2002AttentionDH, title {Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the gene for dopamine Beta-hydroxylase.}, author {Karen G Wigg and Gwyneth Ching Mung Zai [semanticscholar.org]

Dysregulation in neurotransmitter signalling has been implicated in the aetiology of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [research.monash.edu]

Research output : Contribution to journal › Article Pathway analysis in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: an ensemble approach Mooney, M. A., McWeeney, S. [risweb.st-andrews.ac.uk]

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity a schema:Intangible ; schema:name " Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity "@ en ;. # Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder [worldcat.org]

There were no significant differences in ABGA seropositivity for comparisons between primary OCD and Tourette syndrome, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or paediatric [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Furthermore, these differences suggest different etiological pathways among TS/CT, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD), despite [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Behavior Disorder

[…] may have one or more Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders. [mentalhelp.net]

About the Institute National leader in the study of Attention-Deficit, Hyperactivity and Behavior Disorders Clinical Overview Services for children, adolescents, and adults [med.nyu.edu]

deficit hyperactivity disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cerebro-Facio-Thoracic Dysplasia

Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Atypical Mole Syndrome Autism Autoimmune Blistering Diseases Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II Autoimmune [arrayit.com]

[…] language development Lack of speech No speech development No speech or language development Nonverbal [ more ] 0001344 Anxiety Excessive, persistent worry and fear 0000739 Attention [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

17q11 Microdeletion Syndrome

deficit hyperactivity disorder; Autosomal dominant inheritance; Axillary freckling; Bone cyst; Broad neck; Cafe-au-lait spot; Coarse facial features; Cognitive impairment [mousephenotype.org]

Other characteristic features include attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), delayed cognitive development and intellectual disability. [malacards.org]

[…] bone, circulatory, developmental, eye, genetic, neoplastic, neurological, renal, skin Phenotypes Abnormal heart morphology; Abnormality of cardiovascular system morphology; Attention [mousephenotype.org]

Neurofibromatosis

deficits in NF1 In addition to learning problems, a large number of children with NF1 have attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity. [nfcenter.wustl.edu]

Sustained attention difficulties were present in 63% of children with NF1, with 38% of children with NF1 fulfilling the diagnostic criteria for attention deficit-hyperactivity [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

deficit to brain and peripheral nerve sheath tumors. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Williams-Beuren Syndrome

A survey of voiding dysfunction in children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.J Urol. 2003; 170(4 Pt 2):1521-3; discussion 1523-4. [journals.sbmu.ac.ir]

The authors report a five-year-old male with Williams syndrome, hypothyroidism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cognitively, these children are characterized by hypersociability, hyperacusia, deficient visuoconstructive abilities, attentional deficit and hyperactivity, and in some cases [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]