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
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1392846/full
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