Archive for March, 2008
The Business of ADHD Medication
Posted by: | CommentsHere is an article about drug maker Shire. Shire is the company which makes Adderall XR and now Vyvanse.
This article points out that Shires approach of creating medication to help with specialists is an approach which seems to be working. It also points out the reality that Shire is aiming to get doctors to write more prescriptions for Vyvanse – because Adderall XR is going ‘generic’ in the near future. (when Adderall XR goes generic, Shire will lose the income that they currently make from it).
Hyperactive and Aggressive Girls Have Long Term Risks
Posted by: | CommentsA new study was just published which documents that girls who have hyperactivity and aggression in childhood are much more likely to have significant problems in adult life. These problems include: getting into abusive relationships, teenage pregnancies, lack of job prospects and underperforming at school.
Women With ADD Are More Impaired
Posted by: | CommentsAlthough it is accepted that fewer girls are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD than boys (in childhood) – the number is almost equal in adults. New research has demonstrated that women are in fact more impaired with their ADD than the men.
Can You Give Me A Boost?
Posted by: | CommentsHi,
I’ve done something a little different here.
I wanted to introduce you to a Web 2.0 site – which allows US – the users – to determine which health resources and stories are relevant.
I’ve created a video to explain all about this. (This video has me talking, and then you can see my computer (it is very high tech 
)
Discrimination Against ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI am a big advocate for ADD and ADHD. I feel passionately that people with ADD and ADHD have hidden gifts and need extra help and support to bring these gifts forward.
One of the most important aspects from the medical side of ADHD is ongoing research which sheds light on it as a medical condition. This information is critical – so that people can make educated decisions about this condition based on the best facts that we know.
ADHD Affects Social Functioning
Posted by: | CommentsNew research confirms that ADHD affects social functioning in kids and teens affected by the common condition.
LiquADD – A New Liquid Medicine for ADD and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsLiquADD is a new formulation of Dextroamphetamine for ADD/ADHD, which will come in a liquid. It was just announced that the FDA has approved this medicine and it will be released in the US in the second quarter of 2008.
Time To Say Goodbye…
Posted by: | CommentsToday is my last day working at the Brampton Civic Hospital, at William Osler Health Centre. I am leaving for many reasons, though one of the biggest is that I will be working closer to home.
Yesterday, I uploaded a video to share my 2nd last day at the hospital with you. As this is a big life change, I wanted to share it with you.
On this video – you’ll see my (snowy) drive up to the hospital, and then a brief visit in my office.
Enjoy!
Dr. Kenny
p.s. I recorded this with my Flip video – so it’s not the best quality, but it’s pretty good
The Dark Side of ADD ADHD Medication
Posted by: | CommentsOnline news just reported that some teens were arrested for selling prescription drugs. While this likely happens all over North America on a regular basis – it raises a very important issue and is thus worth reviewing.
