Biochemistry of ADHD - serotonin

Professor Philip Shaw discusses the relationship between serotonin and ADHD.

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  • Source: G2C

2162. Biochemistry of ADHD - dopamine

Professor Philip Shaw links an association between ADHD and dopamine receptors, which may relate to brain development.

  • ID: 2162
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2233. Attention

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2171. Myths about ADHD

Professor Philip Shaw rebuffs the myth that ADHD is not a serious disorder.

  • ID: 2171
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2169. Is ADHD over-diagnosed?

Professor Philip Shaw discusses research into ADHD diagnosis, which suggests the disorder is under- rather than over-diagnosed.

  • ID: 2169
  • Source: G2C

2166. Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera - ADHD medications

Professor Philip Shaw discusses some medications use to treat ADHD, which lead to improvements in up to 90% of children.

  • ID: 2166
  • Source: G2C

2163. Dopamine

Professor Philip Shaw discusses some of the main functions associated with the dopamine system, which include reward, punishment, and control of action and attention.

  • ID: 2163
  • Source: G2C

2170. Clinical/behavioral treatments for ADHD

Professor Philip Shaw discusses some clinical and behavioral treatments for ADHD, which may work best when combined with medication.

  • ID: 2170
  • Source: G2C

2149. Cognitive symptoms of ADHD

Professor Philip Shaw introduces the three broad symptoms associated with ADHD: hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.

  • ID: 2149
  • Source: G2C

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New research implicates genetically altered dopamine transporters in ADHD.

  • ID: 841
  • Source: G2C