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
Tag: Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
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
13
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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Apr2015
In my periodic entries of insurance companies' denial of ADHD medication dosing, I offer you this recent example.
A female in her late 20s treated for ADHD with a combination of Adderall XR and Strattera. Strattera adds a benefit for her executive function not optimized with Adderall XR. I carefully dosed ... Read More
April 20, 2015David W. Goodman, MD
02
Mar2015
Chris Davis set a club record last year with 53 home runs. Yet, his presence in the media now has more to do with his ADHD and suspension for the use of Adderall. This has been a set of unfortunate circumstances since Mr. Davis has ADHD which was diagnosed years ... Read More
March 2, 2015David W. Goodman, MD
04
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
26
Nov2014
As time goes on, my patients are increasingly complaining about the loss of medication coverage or no longer affordable medication copays. Well, they are right and here is the proof. The following text was posted today by the American Medical Association with a link to Bloomberg News. Unfortunately, the public ... Read More
November 26, 2014David W. Goodman, MD
15
Sep2014
With each passing day, I encounter an increasing number of obstructions by insurance companies to authorize and provide my patients with their much needed medication. In my last blog, I highlighted Sav-Rx bogus reason to deny my patient the authorization to continue effective medication because of a change in policy ... Read More
September 15, 2014David W. Goodman, MD
16
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
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Feb2014
Anticipating over 300 attendees, the 13th Annual ADHD Conference for parents, teachers, professionals and adults with ADHD on Saturday, February 22, 2014 from 8:00am to 1:00pm will feature several expert speakers. West Chester University is just outside Philadelphia. Below is the program of speakers and topics.
Marie Paxon, program coordinator, invited me to present ... Read More
February 15, 2014David W. Goodman, MD