Post by Twice-Shy on Jun 30, 2003 8:41:47 GMT -5
Interesting article on new ways of diagnosing ADHD
Researchers are working on new ways to get a more definitive
method of diagnosing ADHD. Right now, doctors are using
interviews, observation and some standardized testing to
determine if a person has it. Those methods leave a lot to
be desired.
A better way may be to track dopamine levels in the patient since
ADHD patients don't seem to have enough of the neurotransmitter.
Click below to read the full article:
healthyplace.com/newsletters/6.30.03.asp#adhd_diagnosis
Researchers are working on new ways to get a more definitive
method of diagnosing ADHD. Right now, doctors are using
interviews, observation and some standardized testing to
determine if a person has it. Those methods leave a lot to
be desired.
A better way may be to track dopamine levels in the patient since
ADHD patients don't seem to have enough of the neurotransmitter.
Click below to read the full article:
healthyplace.com/newsletters/6.30.03.asp#adhd_diagnosis