Genomic analysis of the natural history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder using Neanderthal and ancient Homo sapiens samples

Genomic analysis of the natural history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder using Neanderthal and ancient Homo sapiens samples

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an impairing neurodevelopmental condition highly prevalent in current populations. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain this paradox, mainly in the context of the Paleolithic versus Neolithic cultural shift but especially within the framework of the mismatch theory. This theory elaborates on how a particular trait once favoured in an ancient environment might become maladaptive upon …

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New Research Identifies Brain Differences That Explain Varied Effects of

In the realm of neuroscience, significant attention has been directed toward understanding the complexities of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences unveil critical insights into individual differences in how the brain’s dopamine circuits function in relation to stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall. With approximately 16 million American adults…

The neural correlations of spatial attention and working memory deficits in adults with ADHD

Working memory impairment is a typical cognitive abnormality in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is closely related t…

In adults, too, ADHD can affect all aspects of life, but it is never too late to be helped. Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) is one of the most common disorders, especially among young people. It is estimated that about 4-7 per cent of the Canadian population is affected by this neurodevelopmental disorder, or nearly 2 million people. Consciousnesses have evolved In the vast majority of cases ADHD is diagnosed in c…

Attention disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) is experiencing a significant increase in diagnoses, affecting about 7% of children and an increasing number of adults. Although this diagnosis can help, it raises concerns about possible overprescription of drugs. The evolution of ADHD, as well as the debates on neurological causes and the validity of diagnoses, raise questions about the implications of this trend for the people concerned.…