Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Sourcebook covering Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Title:	The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Date Published:	2002-09-11
Pages:	276
ISBN:	0-597-83017-7

About the Author(s)/Editor(s)
James N. Parker, M.D. Dr. James N. Parker received a B.S. in Psychobiology from University of California, Riverside and his M.D. from the University of California, San Diego. In addition to authoring numerous research publications, he has lectured at various academic institutions. Dr. Parker is the medical editor for the Official Patient’s Sourcebook series published by ICON Health Publications. Philip M. Parker, Ph.D. Philip M. Parker is the Eli Lilly Chair Professor of Innovation, Business and Society at INSEAD (Fontainebleau, France and Singapore). Dr. Parker has also been Professor at the University of California, San Diego and has taught courses at Harvard University, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, and UCLA. Dr. Parker is the associate editor for the Official Patient’s Sourcebook series published by ICON Health Publications.
About the Series
Designed to help patient’s understand the latest information, study or research being conducted on their disease, or condition. Sourcebooks in this series generally cover the following: symptom or symptoms; diagnosis or diagnostic test or tests; cause or causes; prevention; therapy or therapies; natural medicine; drugs and medication or medications; facts on surgery or operations; treatment, treatments or cures; traditional and alternative approaches; what is available to patients for insurance, cost reduction, help and other support, including video, multimedia, dissertations, patents, hospital and library location services. Check with book table of contents for details.
Contents
Introduction Overview Organization Scope Moving Forward PART I: THE ESSENTIALS Chapter 1. The Essentials on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Guidelines Overview NIH Consensus Statement on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Abstract Introduction What Is the Scientific Evidence to Support ADHD As a Disorder? What Is the Impact of ADHD on Individuals, Families, and Society? What Are the Effective Treatments for ADHD? What Are the Risks of the Use of Stimulant Medication and Other Treatments? Diagnostic and Treatment Practices Barriers to Appropriate Identification, Evaluation, and Intervention What Are the Directions for Future Research? Conclusions What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Is There Any Treatment? What Is the Prognosis? What Research Is Being Done? For More Information More Guideline Sources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance Overview Associations and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Finding More Associations Finding Doctors Finding a Neurologist Selecting Your Doctor Working with Your Child’s Doctor Broader Health-Related Resources Vocabulary Builder Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overview Recent Trials on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Benefits and Risks Keeping Current on Clinical Trials General References Vocabulary Builder PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL Chapter 4. Studies on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overview The Combined Health Information Database Federally-Funded Research on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder E-Journals: PubMed Central The National Library of Medicine: PubMed Vocabulary Builder Chapter 5. Patents on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overview Patents on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patent Applications on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Keeping Current Vocabulary Builder Chapter 6. Books on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overview Book Summaries: Federal Agencies Book Summaries: Online Booksellers The National Library of Medicine Book Index Chapters on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Directories General Home References Vocabulary Builder Chapter 7. Multimedia on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overview Video Recordings Bibliography: Multimedia on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Vocabulary Builder Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases Overview NIH Guidelines NIH Databases Other Commercial Databases The Genome Project and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Specialized References Vocabulary Builder Chapter 9. Dissertations on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Overview Dissertations on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Keeping Current PART III. APPENDICES Appendix A. Researching Your Child’s Medications Overview Your Child’s Medications: The Basics Learning More about Your Child’s Medications Commercial Databases Contraindications and Interactions (Hidden Dangers) A Final Warning General References Vocabulary Builder Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine Overview What Is CAM? What Are the Domains of Alternative Medicine? Can Alternatives Affect My Child’s Treatment? Finding CAM References on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Additional Web Resources General References Vocabulary Builder Appendix C. Researching Nutrition Overview Food and Nutrition: General Principles Finding Studies on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Federal Resources on Nutrition Additional Web Resources Vocabulary Builder Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries Overview Preparation Finding a Local Medical Library Medical Libraries Open to the Public Appendix E. Your Child’s Rights and Insurance Overview Your Child’s Rights as a Patient Parent Responsibilities Choosing an Insurance Plan Medicaid NORD’s Medication Assistance Programs Additional Resources Vocabulary Builder ONLINE GLOSSARIES Online Dictionary Directories ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER GLOSSARY General Dictionaries and Glossaries INDEX