Journal of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics(JBB)

University of Aveiro, Portugal

Publications

• Short Communication   
  Efficacy of ADHD Medications in Treating Acquired Attentional Deficits: A Comparative Analysis
  Author(s): Richard Murdoch Mongomery*
  
  Objective: This article aims to critically examine the efficacy of traditional Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications in individuals diagnosed with acquired attentional deficits due to brain injury, surgery, or illness. Given the distinct neurobiological underpinnings of developmental ADHD and acquired attentional deficits, this analysis seeks to elucidate the differential outcomes of ADHD medication treatments in these populations. I review the existing literature on the neurodevelopmental basis of ADHD, the pathophysiology of acquired brain injuries leading to attentional deficits, and the pharmacodynamics of common ADHD medications. Comparative studies and case reports detailing the response of patients with acquired attentional deficits to ADHD medications are analyzed to assess efficacy and outcomes. ADHD medications, primarily targeting dopamine and norepine.. Read More»
  

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