Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Study Probes How ADHD Meds Improve Cognition & Behavior in Kids

Although stimulants have been used for years to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in school-aged children, just how they reduce symptoms and improve behavior hasn’t been clear.

A new study from researchers at the University of Buffalo now fills critical gaps about the way in which stimulants enhance cognitive functions.

“This is the first study to demonstrate that improving short-term working memory and the ability to inhibit are at least part of the way that...


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source https://psychcentral.com/news/2018/07/31/study-probes-how-adhd-meds-improve-cognition-behavior-in-kids/137456.html

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