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Tag Archives: ADHD
A Beautiful but Distracted Sequel
I was very interested to hear today on the news that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE to you and me) is requesting that doctors are more careful when prescribing Ritalin for newly diagnosed cases of ADHD. … Continue reading
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A Beautiful but Distracted Mind…
There was a story on the BBC news last week about Ritalin, the drug used to moderate the symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to the BBC, and other learned sources, symptoms of ADHD range from poor concentration and … Continue reading
Concentration and Assisting Death
Well, two of my most interesting subjects are back in the news. There is an article in the journal Nature today which recommends the drug Ritalin as an aid to improving concentration and memory for those without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity … Continue reading →