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- Hacking ADHD: Strategies for the modern developer https://www.ledger.com/blog/hacking-adhd-strategies-for-the-modern-developer 725 comments
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- Hacking ADHD - Strategies for the Modern Developer https://www.ledger.com/blog/hacking-adhd-strategies-for-the-modern-developer 3 comments culture , programming
- Developer with ADHD? You’re not alone. https://stackoverflow.blog/2023/02/19/developer-with-adhd-youre-not-alone/ 258 comments programming
- ADHD may increase risk of Parkinson's disease and similar disorders. Researchers at University of Utah Health found that ADHD patients had an increased risk of developing Parkinson's and Parkinson-like diseases than individuals with no ADHD history. https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2018/09/14/adhd-diagnosis-could-increase-risk-for-parkinsons-disease-study-suggests/ 3 comments science
- ADHD medication can slow physical development during puberty for teenage boys http://sydney.edu.au/news/84.html?newscategoryid=1&newsstoryid=10843&utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social 896 comments science
- Post-term Babies Are More than Twice as Likely to Develop ADHD in Later Years http://medicaldaily.com/news/20120503/9754/adhd-add-post-term-pre-term-birth-pregnancy.htm 3 comments science
- Adults With ADHD May Be 3 Times More Likely to Develop Dementia, Study Shows https://www.health.com/adult-adhd-dementia-risk-8363634 4 comments science
- Adults with ADHD are at increased risk for developing dementia https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1004900 741 comments science
- Wrote something for freeCodeCamp a few months ago. My Developer Journey – How I Learned to Code with Dyslexia and ADHD https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/developer-journey/ 4 comments learnprogramming
- Researchers develop eye-scanning app that can screen people for Alzheimer's, ADHD https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/researchers-develop-eye-scanning-app-that-can-screen-people-for-alzheimer-s-adhd-1.5882908 4 comments science
- Abnormal development and maturation of the frontal cortex found in children with ADHD https://academic.oup.com/cercor/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/cercor/bhy269/5227689?redirectedfrom=fulltext 5 comments science
- ADHD, substance abuse and conduct disorder develop from the same neurocognitive deficits http://www.nouvelles.umontreal.ca/udem-news/news/20140812-adhd-substance-abuse-and-conduct-disorder-develop-from-the-same-neurocognitive-deficits.html 3 comments science
- Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to new study https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/964883 792 comments science
- ADHD Medication May Affect Brain Development in Children https://press.rsna.org/timssnet/media/pressreleases/14_pr_target.cfm?id=2102 17 comments science
- Higher levels of vitamin D3 in pregnancy associated with lower risk of developing ADHD symptoms in childhood, a prospective study found https://www.vitamindcouncil.org/blog/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd-linked-to-lower-maternal-25ohd-levels/ 58 comments science
- Lead compounds in gasoline are suspected to be one of the main causes of criminality in the last fifty years, as well as increasing the odds of developing ADHD http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2013/01/lead-crime-link-gasoline?page=2#13709298038681&action=collapse_widget&id=6759368 5 comments science
- New research has found that the effectiveness of ADHD medication may be associated with an individual’s neuroanatomy. These findings could help advance the development of clinical interventions https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/responsiveness-to-adhd-treatment-may-be-determined-by-neuroanatomy 502 comments science
- Meta-analysis finds association between cesarean sections and development of autism and ADHD https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2749054?smid=nytcore-ios-share 8 comments science
- Most teens today own a smartphone and go online every day, and about a quarter of them use the internet almost constantly. A new study suggests frequent use of digital media by adolescents might increase their odds of developing symptoms of ADHD. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/07/17/629517464/more-screen-time-for-teens-may-fuel-adhd-symptoms 6 comments science
- Research finds further evidence of a link between prenatal acetaminophen usage and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The children of mothers who had used acetaminophen for 29 days had more than double the risk of developing ADHD. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2017/10/26/peds.2016-3840 36 comments science
- Children with higher exposure to air pollution and lower exposure to green space have 62% increased risk of ADHD. On the contrary, children living in greener and less polluted areas have a 50% lower risk of developing the disorder. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/944392 76 comments science
- Research which included more than 70,000 children in six European cohorts, found that children exposed to paracetamol (acetaminophen) before birth were 19% more likely to develop ASC symptoms and 21% more likely to develop ADHD symptoms than those who were not exposed. https://www.genengnews.com/news/link-between-paacetamol-use-during-pregnancy-autism-and-adhd-symptoms-supported-by-new-study/ 42 comments worldnews
- Research which included more than 70,000 children in six European cohorts, found that children exposed to paracetamol before birth were 19% more likely to develop ASC symptoms and 21% more likely to develop ADHD symptoms than those who were not exposed. https://www.genengnews.com/news/link-between-paacetamol-use-during-pregnancy-autism-and-adhd-symptoms-supported-by-new-study/ 8 comments europe
- Research which included more than 70,000 children in six European cohorts, found that children exposed to paracetamol before birth were 19% more likely to develop ASC symptoms and 21% more likely to develop ADHD symptoms than those who were not exposed. https://www.genengnews.com/news/link-between-paacetamol-use-during-pregnancy-autism-and-adhd-symptoms-supported-by-new-study/ 2067 comments science
- Maternal smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of ADHD among offspring up to 3-fold. The higher the cotinine levels are in the mother’s blood during pregnancy the greater is the child’s risk of developing ADHD later in life. https://www.utu.fi/en/news/press-release/maternal-smoking-during-pregnancy-increases-risk-of-adhd-among-offspring-up-to-3-fold 16 comments science
- Around 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder at some point in their lives, new study finds. Compared to those without this disorder, individuals with ADHD face almost three times the risk of developing cannabis use disorder. https://www.psypost.org/around-27-of-individuals-with-adhd-develop-cannabis-use-disorder-at-some-point-in-their-lives-study-finds/ 959 comments science
- What tools can help a ADHD diagnosed person become a good coder? I am seriously considering a career into coding. End goal is to be a proficient web developer. Just wanted to hear from someone successful in coding what things i should watch out for from the start, including when i start learning? https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html 14 comments coding
- Youngest children in the classroom are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, suggesting that some teachers are mistaking the immaturity of the youngest children in their class for ADHD and labeling normal development as pathology, finds new research with 14 million children from various countries. https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/the-biological-basis-mental-illness/201810/are-we-labeling-normal-development-pathology 1374 comments science
- "....in humans with ADHD, amphetamines appear to improve brain development and nerve growth." Does that mean drugs like Adderall could have permanently beneficial effects even after usage has stopped? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphetamine#Medical 3 comments askscience
- The results of a new study show that the amount of green space surrounding children's homes has a influence for the risk of developing ADHD. The study is so far the largest of its kind. The study adjusted for gender, age, the child's year of birth, and the parents' psychiatric diagnosis, etc https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/full/10.1289/ehp6729 24 comments science
- Individuals living in areas defined by sparse green vegetation had an increased risk of developing ADHD, finds new large Danish study (n=814,689). The underlying benefits of green space could be due to facilitation of physical activity and social cohesion, and mitigation of air pollution. https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/full/10.1289/ehp6729 4 comments science
- Almost 800 children followed over several years shows that those who get the fewest hours of sleep are at greatest risk of developing psychiatric difficulties later, including ADHD, anxiety and depression. It also investigated whether psychological difficulties might cause children to sleep less. https://norwegianscitechnews.com/2020/03/is-your-child-getting-enough-sleep/ 17 comments science
- Teens and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may have a lower risk of developing an alcohol or drug problem if they take medications to treat their ADHD, a new study of 3 million people suggests. http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2017.16060686 14 comments science
- Study finds: "Adolescents with psychiatric symptoms such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social phobia, hostility and depression may be more likely to develop an Internet addiction." http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005181636.htm 5 comments reddit.com
- ADHD may be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia later in life and new study provides first evidence for a neurological mechanism. Patients with an ADHD diagnosis have more iron in certain regions of their brain consistent with old age-related dementias such as Alzheimer's disease. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1078058 132 comments science
- Researches have developed a smartphone app that could allow people to screen for Alzheimer, ADHD and other neurological diseases and disorders—by recording closeups of their eye. The app uses a near-infrared camera to track how a person’s pupil changes in size https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/eye-catching-smartphone-app-could-make-it-easy-to-screen-for-neurological-disease-at-home 28 comments science
- ADHD a 'brain disorder', not just bad behaviour: study | The largest analysis to date of the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder found "structural differences" and evidence of delayed development compared with non-sufferers, researchers reported http://www.france24.com/en/20170216-adhd-brain-disorder-not-just-bad-behaviour-study 22 comments science
- Common air pollutants may have a detrimental effect on a child’s developing brain. MRIs suggest chemicals produced by dyes, plastics and pesticides may damage the surface of the brain, potentially contributing to ADHD and behavioral problems. http://www.vocativ.com/culture/science/scientists-investigate-how-pollution-affects-kids-brain-development/ 81 comments science
- Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have difficulty recognizing facial expressions: They identify angry expressions less accurately than typically developing (TD) children, yet little is known about their atypical neural basis for the recognition of facial expressions http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140925100758.htm 3 comments science
- Nearly 30% of children with ADHD continue to struggle with it as adults; some develop other mental health issues, commit suicide, or end up in jail. "We need to have a chronic-disease approach to ADHD as we do for diabetes. The system of care has to be designed for the long haul." http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20130304/childhood-adhd-adulthood 277 comments science