Actigraphic Recording of Manic Symptoms Induced by Methylphenidate

Objective. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of impulsive behavior, hyperkinesia, and inattention. Psychostimulants, for example, methylphenidate, are the treatment of choice for ADHD both in children, adolescents, an...

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Main Authors: Tuuli Lahti, Sami Leppämäki, Pekka Tani, Timo Partonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2009-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/286430