A5070380998- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Reading and Literacy Development
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Restless Legs Syndrome Research
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills
- Sleep and related disorders
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
University of Messina
2013-2024
Istituto Ortopedico Gaetano Pini
2020
Background: Recent evidence indicates that atypical antipsychotics represent a promising option for the treatment of autistic disorder. In particular, risperidone appears to be effective in treating aggressiveness, hyperactivity, irritability, stereotypies, social withdrawal, and lack interests. Objective: The aim present study was evaluate effectiveness tolerability children with disorder examine correlation between plasma levels its active metabolite 9-hydroxyrisperidone (9-OH-risperidone)...
In a digitally oriented society, smartphones provide continual online accessibility to daily life while simultaneously predisposing adolescents engage in prolonged connections for various purposes, thus escalating the risk of Internet addiction (IA). Cognitive processes such as multitasking and attentional shifting are frequently associated with smartphone activities. Additionally, engagements may serve emotional strategies regulating negative states (e.g., boredom distress), redirecting...
In a digitally oriented society, smartphones provide continual online accessibility to daily life, while simultaneously predisposing adolescents engage in prolonged connections for various purposes, thus escalating the risk of Internet Addiction (IA). Cognitive processes such as multitasking and attentional shifting are frequently associated with smartphone activities. Additionally, engagements may serve emotional strategies regulating negative states (e.g., boredom distress), redirecting...
Abstract Pontine Tegmental Cap Dysplasia (PTCD) is a recently described, rare disorder characterized by peculiar cerebellar and brainstem malformation. Nineteen patients have been reported to date, of which only one in the adolescent age, data on clinical, cognitive behavioural outcome this syndrome are scarce. Here we describe three with PTCD. All presented bilateral deafness multiple cranial neuropathies, variably associated skeletal, cardiac gastro-intestinal malformations. Feeding...
Some studies show that the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder could be considered reliable and stable in children aged 18 to 24 months. Nevertheless, diagnostic stability early ASD has not yet been fully demonstrated. This observational study examines one-year autism spectrum disorder a clinical sample 147 diagnosed between 48 months age. The ADOS-2 scores were used order stratify three levels symptom severity: (AD; comparison score 5–7), (ASD; 3–4), Sub-Threshold Symptoms; (STS; 1–2)....
Background: Antipsychotic drugs (APs) are increasingly used to treat a variety of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. However, their safety tolerability profiles, when developmental age context, show different characteristics from the ones observed adult patients. Treatment with APs pediatric patients is often long-term. data regarding these mostly derive short-term studies. Methods: Starting April 2017, for 1-year period, between 4 18 years followed by five units...
Abstract: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a frequent condition in children and often extends into adulthood. Use of immediate-release methylphenidate (MPH) has raised concerns about potential cardiovascular adverse effects within few hours after administration. This study was carried out to investigate acute MPH on electrocardiogram (ECG) pediatric population. A total 54 consecutive patients with attention-deficit (51 males 3 females; mean age =12.14±2.6 years, range 6–19 years),...
Understanding silent reading fluency (SRF) is of a paramount importance, given that the principal manner for capable readers. But assessment SRF not commonly useful identifying students with difficulties and monitoring their progress. The paper presents scores adults dyslexia compared to skilled readers discusses power measure in specific learning disorders impairment reading.Participants recruited were 68 dyslexic age-matched adult (18-48 years old). Among them, 24 university degree (GRS),...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with negative psychological outcomes. This study explores the relationship between self-esteem, ADHD symptoms and parental stress. It compares children ADHD, epilepsy (E) typical developmental controls (TD). Participants included 65 (aged 9-12 yrs) their parents. The assessment was conducted by Multidimensional Self-Concept Scale (MSCS), Parent Stress Index (PSI) Conners' Rating Scales-Revised. Significant differences...
Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is the most common chronic allergic disease in children. Several studies have shown an association between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and allergies, especially AR. Patients with ADHD usually poor therapeutic adherence, untreated AR symptoms may worsen quality of life patients. Methods: The aim our study was to analyse adherence patients estimate impact on symptoms. Total Nasal Symptoms Score (TNSS), Paediatric or Adolescent...
Vegetarianism can meet healthy, ethical, or ecological values (such as equality and protection of animals the environment). At same time, it represent a response to need for self-determination in adolescence. Furthermore, some studies show vegetarians have greater depressive risk lower sense body satisfaction. Considering spread non-meat diets Western world, researchers investigated benefits risks physical psychological health. Despite this, few been conducted on factors influencing...