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ADHD treatment and academic performance: a case series.

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Most new cases of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are of the predominantly inattentive subtype. Research on the use of psychostimulants in these patients has shown a high rate of nonresponders. Although psychostimulants showed a ... (Full abstract text below)

Published 2003Aug in Journal: J Fam Pract (Language : eng)

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1. J Fam Pract. 2003 Aug;52(8):620-4, 626

ADHD treatment and academic performance: a case series.

McCormick LH

Franklin Family Practice Center, Franklin, LA, USA. buckylou2@aol.com

Most new cases of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are of the predominantly inattentive subtype. Research on the use of psychostimulants in these patients has shown a high rate of nonresponders. Although psychostimulants showed a short-term decrease in symptoms in students diagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD, they did not significantly improve grade-point averages.

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Louis H	McCormick	LH

Affiliation: Franklin Family Practice Center, Franklin, LA, USA. buckylou2@aol.com

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Attention - drug effects
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy, epidemiology
Central Nervous System Stimulants - pharmacology, therapeutic use
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Child, Preschool
Educational Status
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