Psychiatry

Prescriptions of stimulants, particularly to treat ADHD, are on the rise worldwide, and so are cases of their misuse. One adult in four is reportedly misusing his or her stimulant prescription, particularly when it involves amphetamines.

A Danish study suggests that the use of certain hormonal contraceptives after childbirth may increase the risk of postpartum depression in first-time mothers.

‘The first thing a physician does is weigh children and adolescents and plot their growth on a growth chart. That is a brilliant but often missed opportunity to simply ask a child or adolescent ‘How do you feel about your weight?’’

SOGC issues recommendations on the role of inositol in the management of the reproductive, hormonal and clinical features of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Emphasis on ‘one size does not fit all’ when it comes to when exercise can be resumed.

We've heard a lot about how diagnosis of ADHD is on the rise, but how common is it among Canadian adults already?

Get the info you need on this new drug, part of our drug news roundup for April.

Study and meta-analysis examine exposure to methylphenidate, amphetamines and atomoxetine during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring.