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A 6-question test purports to diagnose ADHD in adults. Can such a simple test screen for ADHD when many of…
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that are treated with stimulant drugs into adulthood not only face the risk of stunted…
An increasing number of children are visiting their doctor for treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and along with it,…
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