Essays about: "Methylphenidate"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Methylphenidate.

1. 1. Effect of methylphenidate treatment as an intervention for children diagnosed with ASD showing ADHD symptoms : Systematic Review

   University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILD

   Author : Erna Björgvinsdóttir; [2023]
   Keywords : Children; Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD ; Methylphenidate MPH ; Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD ; adverse effects; functioning;

   Abstract : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), previously known as Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD) is a developmental disorder present from early childhood. Children diagnosed with ASD commonly exhibit symptoms of ADHD resulting in increased severity of symptoms and impairment of functioning. READ MORE

3. 2. Methylphenidate as a cognitive enhancement for working memory : A systematic review

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Simon Pyka; [2022]
   Keywords : Methylphenidate; working memory; spatial working memory; cognitive performance;

   Abstract : The term cognitive enhancers are substances that increase cognitive performance. The stimulant methylphenidate is commonly used as a medication for attention deficit hyperactive disorder and is highly popular as a cognitive enhancer. One of its theorized mechanisms of action is to enhance working memory. READ MORE

4. 3. A comparative study of methylphenidate and lisdexamphetamine in adult ADHD – a systematic literature review

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Michelle Karlsson Bok; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects not only children as it was initially assumed but continues into adulthood in 50% of the cases. ADHD is a major cause of cognitive disability in children, increases risks for criminal behavior, unemployment and is generally associated with low quality of life. READ MORE

5. 4. Hur påverkar olika burmiljöer samt farmakologisk manipulation av dopaminnivåer mössens beteende i burarna?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Isabelle Blomberg; [2015]
   Keywords : möss; berikning; stereotypier; mus;

   Abstract : Under väldigt lång tid har fokus inom djurvälfärdsarbetet legat på att minimera negativa upplevelser för de djur vi har i vår direkta närhet. Det finns idag flera sätt att utvärdera ångestrelaterade beteenden hos möss och förekomsten av stereotypier har studerats väl. READ MORE

6. 5. Common Treatments of Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

   University essay from Institutionen för kommunikation och information

   Author : Kenny Nilsson; [2012]
   Keywords : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Methylphenidate; Amphetamine; Psychosocial treatments;

   Abstract : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-known and much debated neurological disorder. The core symptoms consist of a lacking ability to maintain focus, hyperactivity and a motoric restlessness. READ MORE