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Beyond the Diagnosis: Otsuka’s “All of ADHD” Campaign Reframes Healthcare Provider Perspectives on a Complex Condition

Beyond the Diagnosis: Otsuka’s “All of ADHD” Campaign Reframes Healthcare Provider Perspectives on a Complex Condition

Post author:Bree Clare
Post published:February 17, 2026
Post category:ADHD

Otsuka has launched an ambitious awareness initiative designed to fundamentally shift how healthcare professionals understand and approach attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As reported by FiercePharma.com, the company's "All of ADHD" campaign…

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FDA Prioritizes Review of Otsuka’s Centanafadine for ADHD Treatment

FDA Prioritizes Review of Otsuka’s Centanafadine for ADHD Treatment

Post author:Austin Newman
Post published:February 12, 2026
Post category:ADHD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has agreed to review Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s application for centanafadine, a new extended‑release therapy under investigation for attention‑deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The agency has granted…

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Landmark Review Identifies Most Effective Evidence‑Based Treatments for ADHD

Landmark Review Identifies Most Effective Evidence‑Based Treatments for ADHD

Post author:Austin Newman
Post published:January 21, 2026
Post category:ADHD

As reported by Technology, a major evidence synthesis published in The BMJ has delivered the clearest picture to date of which therapies offer the strongest short‑term benefits for people with…

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Rethinking ADHD: How Brain Scans Reveal Stimulants Work Through Motivation, Not Focus

Rethinking ADHD: How Brain Scans Reveal Stimulants Work Through Motivation, Not Focus

Post author:Bree Clare
Post published:January 19, 2026
Post category:ADHD

For decades, doctors have prescribed stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall to millions of children with ADHD, operating under the assumption that these drugs directly sharpen attention and concentration. But…

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FDA Approves LumosityRx as Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Adult ADHD

FDA Approves LumosityRx as Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Adult ADHD

Post author:Austin Newman
Post published:December 22, 2025
Post category:ADHD

Lumos Labs has received FDA 510(k) approval for LumosityRx, a prescription version of its well-known Lumosity brain training platform. As reported by Fierce BioTech, The app is now authorized for…

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ADHD Drug Shortages Mean People Aren’t Getting Their Meds

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ADHD Drug Shortages Mean People Aren’t Getting Their Meds

Post author:Jessica Lynn
Post published:April 17, 2024
Post category:ADHD

Medication can be an essential component of managing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These medications, such as Vyvanse and Adderall, can help to: Reduce symptoms like impulsivity, hyperactivity, and inattention…

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Mom Advocates for More Research After Daughter’s NF1 Diagnosis

Post author:Jessica Lynn
Post published:December 21, 2023
Post category:ADHD Neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…

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ADHD: Are Prescribed Stimulants for Children Associated with Future Substance Use?

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ADHD: Are Prescribed Stimulants for Children Associated with Future Substance Use?

Post author:Rose Duesterwald
Post published:July 26, 2023
Post category:ADHD

Dr. Brooke Molina and co-authors at Pittsburgh University have reassuring news for parents of children with ADHD. The team conducted an in-depth study, recently published in JAMA, that followed…

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Sleep Deprivation Functioning Deficits Can Last For Over a Week, New Study Finds

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Sleep Deprivation Functioning Deficits Can Last For Over a Week, New Study Finds

Post author:Trudy Horsting
Post published:September 9, 2021
Post category:ADHD Rare Disease

A recent study investigated the lingering effects of sleep deprivation in healthy adults. This study was conducted by Jeremy Ochab from Poland, alongside his colleagues. Sleep Deprivation Sleep deprivation or…

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The 20 Year Long Journey That is Never Ending

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The 20 Year Long Journey That is Never Ending

Post author:Tara O'Connor
Post published:January 6, 2021
Post category:ADHD Narcolepsy

Have you ever had a feeling that you knew something was off, but you just didn't know what? That is how I felt for more than half of my life.…

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“The Disorder Channel” Makes Rare Disease Films Accessible for All

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“The Disorder Channel” Makes Rare Disease Films Accessible for All

Post author:Jessica Lynn
Post published:September 1, 2020
Post category:ADHD Rare Disease

For patients with rare diseases and their families, life is sometimes isolating. It can be difficult to explain your condition. At the same time, it is incredibly important to find…

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Critics Question Whether an FDA Approved Video Game Can Treat ADHD

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Critics Question Whether an FDA Approved Video Game Can Treat ADHD

Post author:Rose Duesterwald
Post published:July 31, 2020
Post category:ADHD

Last month, according to an article in the Washington Post, the FDA allowed marketing of a video game as potentially beneficial to children who have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity…

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MIT Scientists Created a Novel Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome

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MIT Scientists Created a Novel Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome

Post author:Jessica Lynn
Post published:June 4, 2020
Post category:ADHD Fragile X Syndrome

According to MIT News, scientists recently discovered that inhibiting levels of the GSK3 alpha enzyme could reduce, or even reverse, symptoms of fragile X syndrome. Their study, which utilized mouse…

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Could Gene Editing Pigs Be the Future of Treating Rare Diseases?

Could Gene Editing Pigs Be the Future of Treating Rare Diseases?

Post author:Jean Martell
Post published:January 1, 2019
Post category:ADHD Neurofibromatosis Type 1

The Atlantic featured this incredible story about the possibilities of using genetically altered piglets as avatars for children with genetic diseases. Furthermore, the article delves into the personal story of one…

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Life on the Farm with Hunter Syndrome

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Life on the Farm with Hunter Syndrome

Post author:Andres Rovira
Post published:November 7, 2017
Post category:ADHD Adnexal- spiradenoma/cylindroma- of a sweat gland MPS II (Hunter Syndrome)

Sean Kisielnicki's life is ruled by Hunter syndrome. This rare condition not only affects him, but takes a toll on the entire family. The morning routine is always the same.…

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