Wellness
The Surprising Benefits of Coffee: Can It Help Fight Obesity and Diabetes?
Researchers at the University of Nottingham looked at the effects of coffee on brown fat cells in the laboratory and in healthy volunteers. Brown
The Link Between Hot Tea Consumption and Oesophageal Cancer Risk Explained
A recent Chinese study investigated whether drinking very hot tea increases the risk of oesophageal cancer in addition to risk factors such as smoking
New Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Treating Heart Disease: What You Need to Know
Dapagliflozin belongs to a relatively new class of drugs, the sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors, for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus . This new class of
Impact of Diet on Cardiometabolic Disease Risk in Adolescents: What You Need to Know
A review study looked at how healthy and unhealthy diets affect risk factors for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in adolescents. Risk factors
Effective Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia Through Soluble Transferrin Receptor Testing
A new study finds that using soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) concentrations to estimate nutritional iron deficiency anemia may be inaccurate as sTfR levels
Navigating Dietary Supplements for Optimal Health in Older Adults
Approximately 50% of the US adult population, particularly older adults, use dietary supplements to enhance their health and well-being. A recent study examines the
Statins Show Promise as a Treatment for Severe Lung Disease
A group of researchers in the U.S. applied statins as a pharmacotherapy to treat patients with a rare lung disease called pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.
Blueberries and Gut Health: Can They Help with Obesity Symptoms?
A recent study investigates whether blueberries can improve gut health and relieve symptoms of obesity by reversing the effects of a high-fat diet in
La Apnea del Sueño Obstructiva y Su Relación con Otras Condiciones de Salud
Los investigadores en Noruega evaluaron la asociación entre la apnea del sueño obstructiva y otras condiciones de la salud como la hipertensión, EPOC, diabetes,
Effective Strategies for Psychological Recovery After an Accident
When you get into an accident, whether it’s in traffic, at work, or any other kind, a difficult process of adaptation to a new
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Treatment, and Support Strategies
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a severe mental illness that is characterized by episodes of depression and mania. There are four
Effective Strategies for Treating PTSD After a Natural Disaster
In a recent article published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers compare two psychological methods of treatment for PTSD after a natural disaster. Survivors of a
The Impact of Food Groups on Kidney Function: What You Need to Know
A study investigates the potential relationship between whole-grain and fruit and vegetable food groups with healthy kidney function. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a
Transforming Pharma IT: Success Stories from Leading Facilities
Security gaps in pharmaceutical IT systems can lead to serious consequences. One of the most damaging cyberattacks in the industry struck Merck & Co.
Factors Influencing Our Grocery Shopping Decisions: What Drives Your Choices?
A recent study determined what factors impact food purchasing habits of populations with different settings and socioeconomic statuses. What influences people to buy certain
Teen Marijuana Use Surges Beyond Other Substances, New Study Reveals
Researchers recently analyzed cigarette, alcohol, and marijuana use in teens by examining when they start substance use and which substances they try first. Teenagers
Boost Your Post-Meal Glucose Control with High Intake of Fatty Fish
A fascinating new study shows that intake of fatty fish, such as salmon, rather than lean fish (cod) or no fish, can result in
Effective Asthma Management with Omalizumab: A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment Options
Researchers studied whether treating asthma with omalizumab reduced the frequency and severity of rhinovirus (RV) illnesses in asthmatic children. Past studies have alluded to
Transforming Organ Transplantation: The Impact of the Drug Abuse Epidemic
There has been a rise in solid organ donations in the United States, but this originates from an unlikely place. From 2000 to 2016,
年龄与ADHD诊断的关系解析：揭示关键因素
研究人员对年龄与ADHD诊断间的关联展开研究以揭示学龄期儿童的年龄是否影响诊断概率。 包括多动、冲动以及注意力不集中在内的诸多行为症状是注意缺陷多动障碍（ADHD）患儿众所周知的共同特征。已知有多种因素决定ADHD的检出概率。来自芬兰的研究人员正在探讨相对年龄与ADHD诊断间是否存在关联。 先前的研究发现，学龄期较小的相对年龄与ADHD间存在着一种复杂的关联，该相对年龄指的是同年级所有同学间实际年龄的比较。上述芬兰科研人员对相对年龄与ADHD间的相关性展开研究：即那些相对年龄较小的儿童其ADHD检出率是高于还是低于他们的同级同学？ 该研究项目在芬兰全国范围内对出生于1991年1月1日至2004年12月31日间的所有登记新生儿进行调研，从中检出在入学年龄时（7岁）发生ADHD的儿童。 正如发表在Lancet Psychiatry期刊上的论文所示，该项目研究人员在1998至2011年期间共检出6136名ADHD儿童。研究结果显示，9-12月份间出生的儿童其ADHD诊断率要高于1-4月份出生的儿童，这一结果表明，相比于同一年级的较年长同学，较小年龄儿童更易被检出ADHD。当研究人员仅聚焦2004-2011年间的数据时，他们发现上述关联更为显著。 该项目研究结果表明，相较同级学生中的年长者，相对年龄较小的儿童被诊断出患ADHD的可能性更大，这也意味着ADHD假阳性及误诊率的增加。反之，相对年龄较大的儿童更有可能被漏诊。因此，教师、教育工作者及医务人员在评估学龄儿童的行为和能力时应该考虑他们的相对年龄，以便使评估及ADHD的诊断更加精准。 作者: Dr. MòNique J. Grant Coke, DNP, MPH, BSN, Medical Writer 译者: Mingfa Li, Ph.D, M.D 参考文献：