Possible Genetic Determinants Of ADHD - A Review
Thursday, January 8, 2009 - 12:07
in Health & Medicine
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition considered by some to have both environmental and genetic causes. It is characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that has an onset in childhood. It has become one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric diseases, diagnosed in up to 8 percent of children worldwide. read more
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