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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Description

An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ADHD.

References

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Biederman J, Swanson JM, Wigal SB, Kratochvil CJ, Boellner SW, Earl CQ, et al. Efficacy and safety of modafinil film-coated tablets in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, flexible-dose study. Pediatrics . 2005 Dec;116(6):e777-84.

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Swanson J, Greenhill L, Wigal T, Kollins S, Stehli A, Davies M, et al. Stimulant-related reductions of growth rates in the PATS. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry . 2006 Nov;45(11):1304-13.

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