Artifacts were ruled out as causing the large effect size in a study of lisdexamfetamine for ADHD in children; another study reported efficacy in adults. Medscape Medical News
A study shows that consumption of 100% fruit juice is associated with better nutrient intake vs nonconsumption and is not associated with weight or the likelihood of becoming overweight. Medscape Medical News
Many adults diagnosed in childhood with developmental language disorder meet current criteria for a diagnosis of autism, according to a new report. Reuters Health Information
Missense mutations in the beta-3 subunit of the GABA-a receptor (GABRB3) cause remitting childhood absence epilepsy (CAE), according to an international research team. Reuters Health Information
APA Annual Meeting 2008: Consequences of abuse, neglect, and trauma on the development of mental health disorders and the implications for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
Ebastine, a long-acting, second-generation antihistamine, is a safe and effective agent for treating acquired cold urticaria (ACU), new research shows. Reuters Health Information