The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is involved in complex planning, learning, memory, attention and integrates sensory information. It was reported that the PFC was dysfunctional in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (...
Methylphenidate (MPD), known as Ritalin, is a common drug prescribed for those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).There are reports that many MPD users consume alcohol, resulting in toxic e...
Methylphenidate (MPD) is considered as the first-line pharmacotherapy to treat ADHD. More recently, MPD has also been used as a cognitive enhancement recreationally. Its therapeutic effects are not fully understood, n...
Supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Grant Nos.2006CB500807 and 2006AA02Z199);the Ministry of Education of China(Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University);the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.30225023,30430240 and 30611120530)
The psychostimulant methylphenidate (MPD; also called Ritalin) is a blocker of dopamine and norepi-nephrine transporter. It has been clinically used for treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)...
Objective: To study the effect and side-effects of Duodongning (DDN), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) granule in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods: Double blind method was used to ...