Scientists Discover Mutation Related to ADHD Drug Metabolism
Friday, June 13, 2008 - 11:28
in Health & Medicine
Researchers within the Darby Children's Research Institute at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have discovered a gene mutation directly involved in the metabolism of the most common and perhaps most known medication used to treat ADHD, methylphenidate (MPH), or Ritalin. The discovery may open the door to pre-testing of patients for the appropriate ADHD medication, instead of having to undergo trial and error.
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