Data from 2 community surveys suggest that executive functioning problems are strong predictors of adult ADHD, despite not being listed as criteria in the DSM-4. Medscape Medical News
Frequent use of PDE-5 inhibitors was associated with less confidence in erectile ability suggesting that this group may be at risk for psychological dependence on drugs for inducing erection. International Journal of Impotence Research
Does the revised dopamine hypothesis have supporting evidence? This review evaluates fMRI studies that combine PhMRI and dopaminergic manipulation with atypical antipsychotics in schizophrenic patients. Psychopharmacology Bulletin
The small but significant effect of serotonin reuptake inhibitors on repetitive behaviors in autism described in studies may be the result of the selective publication of trial data, research shows. Medscape Medical News
An open-label study shows that adding N-acetyl cysteine to treatment as usual for bipolar depression lowers depressive symptoms and increases functioning and quality of life scores. br / iMedscape Medical News/i
Renowned autism expert Catherine Lord, PhD, has been named director of the new Institute for Brain Development at Columbia University. br / iMedscape Medical News/i
