Exploring the impact of stimulant medications on weight in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Exploring the impact of stimulant medications on weight in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

ObjectiveAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), prevalent in 5% of children worldwide, impacts academic performance and often coexists with psychiatric disorders. Psychostimulant medications are primary treatments for ADHD, enhancing dopamine to reduce symptoms. However, dopamine increase...

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Main Authors: Faten Al Eid, Ammar Albanna, Jessie Joseph, Sami Talo, Lakshmanan Jeyaseelan, Meshal A. Sultan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
psychostimulants
weight
children
adolescents
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1392846/full
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