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| Welcome to the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) Clinical Support Module on the World Wide Web. This module is designed to link basic science knowledge with clinical application in the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. Current evidence for the biologic basis of AD/HD will be presented. Patient evaluation and treatment will be discussed with opportunities for clinical correlation and self assessment. You will also find information about AD/HD resources on and off the World Wide Web.
This module will be useful to the student of basic science and the experienced clinician who desires further knowledge about AD/HD. The practicing physician will find information that can be printed from the computer and used in the patient care setting. Click here to take a quick survey
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: IntroductionAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is a behavior disorder with three core symptoms: inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. It occurs in 3-5% of the pediatric population1. Symptoms begin in early childhood but may persist into adult life. The etiology of the disorder remains controversial but mounting evidence supports a biological basis for the disorder. The majority of the patients with this disorder can be effectively treated in the primary care setting using a multimodal therapeutic approach which includes environmental adjustments, behavioral therapy and medication2.
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