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
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Jan2016
National Public Radio will air an interview with Dr. David W. Goodman on Jan 18th Monday on "Morning Edition" 8am. In addition to Dr. Goodman, older adults will offer their insight on struggling with ADHD for their whole life and the transformation that occurred with an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. ... Read More
January 14, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
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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
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Dec2015
Goodman DW, Mitchell S, Rhodewalt L, Surman CBH. Drugs and Aging. Dec 2015. p1-10.
Abstract
Although previously considered a disorder of childhood, studies in the last decade have demonstrated that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continues to impair function into adulthood and responds to pharmacotherapy. Due to age-specific changes in roles and challenges, ... Read More
December 11, 2015Jourdan Hathaway
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Nov2015
Goodman DW. Mental Illness in Primary Care. Oxford Press. 2015. (book chapter)
November 1, 2015Jourdan Hathaway
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Oct2015
On September 30, 2015, The New York Times ran an article in the Tuesday Science section on ADHD in older adults. I was interviewed for the article and discussed a former patient age 73 who was first diagnosis with ADHD by me and successfully treated. The article is an introduction ... Read More
October 13, 2015David W. Goodman, MD
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Feb2015
You might think you're exercising good judgment by enhancing your health and wellbeing by taking herbs and supplements. While the scientific research with replicated studies is limited, the nutraceutical companies have spent billions promoting their use. Yet now, the real problem is uncovered. The New York Times recently published a ... Read More
February 4, 2015David W. Goodman, MD
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Dec2014
Over the years, it has been challenging for psychiatrists to manage the risks of psychiatric medications in patients who considered childbearing, become pregnant, and chose to breastfeed. And while there is some information on many psychiatric medications, there remains little in regards to stimulant medications. Unfortunately, there is no registry ... Read More
December 8, 2014David W. Goodman, MD
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Nov2014
Sav-Rx reversed its initial denial of my patient's Adderall XR 80 mg daily after receiving my letter of appeal. In my letter, I highlighted the stable effective dose had been prescribed for quite sometime. Their initial reason for denial was a citing that FDA approved max daily dose was 60 ... Read More
November 18, 2014David W. Goodman, MD
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Jul2014
If you're reading this blog, you are one of the millions of people who now use the Internet to gain information on medical issues. In a recent survey of consumers, this is where people are looking for medical information.
Most accessed online resources:
53% web M.D.
22% Wikipedia
19% health magazines and websites
16% advocacy ... Read More
July 16, 2014David W. Goodman, MD