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September 1, 2021
Boston Children's Hospital Answers article on new research from the Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network (DBPNet), first author Elizabeth Harstad, comparing two types of ADHD medications in preschool-age children. They found that alpha-2-adrenergic agonists like guanfacine and clonidine are effective in reducing ADHD symptoms but with a lower rate of side effects than stimulants.
Original article in: JAMA >
September 28, 2018
BCH Vector Blog post on new research from the labs of Charles Nelson and colleagues, involving children in Romanian orphanages—tells cautionary tale about the psychiatric and social risks of family separation
Original article in: JAMA Psychiatry >