Tag: attention deficit disorder

16

Jan2012

Why is my ADHD bothering me now?

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ADHD (or ADD without the H) is a disorder whose symptoms start in childhood. Two of three of these children will continue to have symptoms to an impairing degree beyond age 18 . Of the adults with ADHD who are diagnosed in adulthood, only 25% were ever diagnosed as a ... Read More
January 16, 2012David W. Goodman, MD

26

Nov2011

Medical Crossfire- 4 videos by experts on adult ADD

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Education about ADHD in adults is critical for everyone. In addition to my work in the public sector and assistance to public media (newspaper, magazines, and TV), I’m also involved in teaching physicians how to best identify their patients who have ADHD/ADD. My friend, Anthony Rostain, MD at the University ... Read More
November 26, 2011David W. Goodman, MD

09

Jul2011

“Why do you ask me the same questions?”

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Yesterday a patient, clearly annoyed, asked me  “Why do you ask me the same dumb questions each time I see you? How’s your mood been? How’s your sleep and appetite? Any side effects from the medicine? Did the side effects you mentioned last time go away? Is the medicine still ... Read More

13

Nov2010

Adult ADHD in Europe

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Sitting on a plane back from Berlin, Germany, I thought I’d convey information about adult ADHD you may not readily find. I had the opportunity to be invited to a small meeting of international experts on adult ADHD from several countries (2 from North America, 3 from Europe). The purpose ... Read More
November 13, 2010David W. Goodman, MD