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Adult ADHD Trials Often Skip Full Diagnostic Assessment

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A 2025 scoping review of 292 adult ADHD randomized controlled trials found that 49.7% allocated diagnosis without a general psychopathology assessment, and only 35% reported that psychiatrists or psychologists assigned the ADHD diagnosis. Research Highlights 292 adult ADHD RCTs were reviewed: Studart et al. screened 706 PubMed records and included 292 randomized controlled studies.1 49.7% …

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MicroRNAs as Blood-Based Biomarkers for Early ADHD Diagnosis in Children

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. While highly heritable, the heterogeneity of clinical presentation suggests complex interactions between genetic and environmental risk factors. A new study suggests that it may be possible to diagnose ADHD or detect ADHD susceptibility risk in children …

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