The use of medication in treating ADHD is highly recommended by many professional organizations who focus on ADHD (American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association) to name a few U.S. organizations. However, ADHD medications' effects may be specific to inattention, distractibility, impulsivity, and ... Read More
Category: Doctor’s Blog
04
Jul2016
Despite decades of articles on the science and research of ADHD, it never ceases to amaze me when I have a conversation with people who don't believe in ADHD. While I understand concerns of "the label" and "bad medicine", I have seen thousands of patients who, when treated for the ... Read More
July 4, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
12
Mar2016
Since the recent publication of our literature of published research on ADHD in adults over age 50, several news outlets have been interested in bring this subject to the public eye. ADHD in adults persists throughout one’s life. It does not go away because you got your AARP card or ... Read More
March 12, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
27
Jan2016
It appears that the topic of ADHD in older adults is catching some attention. I was invited by Ann Fisher of WOSU Radio (NPR affiliate) in Columbia, Ohio to discuss adult ADHD especially in older adults. The host, Ann, asked insightful questions about identification and diagnosis in older adult and how ... Read More
January 27, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
24
Jan2016
In my previous blog, I wrote, in general, about the increasing obstacles set up by insurance companies to restrict psychiatric medications to patients. Today, I'll tell you a specific example of how a medication dosing thoughtful established for a patient was denied despite both clinical and research evidence to support ... Read More
January 24, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
23
Jan2016
With each passing year, insurance companies are instituting contractual clauses in benefit packages that restrict psychiatric medications for patients. Specifically, this comes in the form of prior authorization for stimulant medications, despite FDA approval of these medications for ADHD. Combine the prior authorization process with changes in drug formularies (a tiered ... Read More
January 23, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
23
Jan2016
ADHD in adults has now been recognized by clinicians for many years now. However, ADHD in older adults has received almost no attention because research has limited its work to those people under the age of 50. There is a body of research developing in older adults and I recently ... Read More
January 23, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
29
Dec2015
American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders has posted videos by many of the speakers at this year's conference. For those professionals and others who are interested in the covered topics, we can listen the 5 min videos descriptions by the speakers of their topics. My video about ADHD ... Read More
December 29, 2015David W. Goodman, MD
22
Dec2015
On December 16, 2015, our article reviewing the world’s English scientific literature on ADHD in adults over age 50 years was published online in Drugs and Aging, an international journal. While there is a paucity of research, there are enough publications to merit pulling this literature together into one paper. ... Read More
December 22, 2015David W. Goodman, MD
22
Dec2015
This Society is an internationally represented organization of ADHD researchers and clinicians whose goal is to discuss and disseminate the state-of-the-art in ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
I am honored to be invited to present my findings from our publication on ADHD in adults over age 50. The link is brief interview ... Read More
December 22, 2015David W. Goodman, MD