Month: July 2008

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Daytrana—The New Patch for ADHD

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Children and teens with ADHD have varying needs for control of symptoms throughout their day.   The development of the methylphenidate transdermal patch, Daytrana, Shire Pharmaceuticals, has been a great advance in improved coverage and control of ADHD symptoms. The dose of this methylphenidate patch was studied in a recent Journal of the American Academy […]

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Clear the Fog On Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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There has been a flurry of recommendations from the American Heart Association and the Food and Drug Administration which have clouded the air with a fog of uncertainty.   Does a patient need an electrocardiogram or an ECHO cardiogram before starting on medication for ADHD syndromes? Does a child that has been on medication for […]

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