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Medical Report: ADHD is well-documented in children, but what about adults?

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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — ADHD is a concern in children and adolescents, and there have been tremendous strides made in recognizing the condition and providing early treatment.

A combination of medication and counseling can make big differences. In most cases, ADHD does not continue into adulthood, but it can.


A new report from the National Institutes of Health suggests more education needs to be provided to physicians and the general public about the signs and symptoms of ADHD in the adult population.

Most physicians only treat a handful of adults with ADHD. The report recommends that larger studies are needed because symptoms and treatment in adults can be quite different than in children.

Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough.

​​KYW Newsradio's Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross.