Background Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental
disorder characterised by the symptoms of inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. …

… ,3,4 Macey L Murray, teaching and research fellow,5 Antje Neubert, postdoctoral research
fellow,5 Daan Caudri, researcher,1 Gino Picelli, analyst,6 Elif Fatma Sen, PhD student,1 Carlo …

OBJECTIVE. The goal was to investigate the epidemiologic features of antipsychotic prescribing
to children and adolescents in general practice in the United Kingdom. METHODS. A …

Objectives The aims of this study were to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of
the effects of atypical antipsychotics in children and adolescents on weight gain (primary …

Rationale Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect 1 % of children, having significant impact
on health and social outcomes. Psychotropic medication use by individuals with ASD in the …

Rationale Atrial fibrillation causes one-fifth of ischemic strokes, with a high risk of early
recurrence. Although long-term anticoagulation is highly effective for stroke prevention in atrial …

What is already known about this subject • Recently the European Medicines Agency
recommended further research in all newly marketed antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). • There is no …

Background: Patients with epilepsy, including children, have an increased risk of mortality
compared with the general population. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) were the most frequent …

Objective: To characterize trends in prescribing carbamazepine (CBZ), sodium valproate (VPA)
and lamotrigine (LTG) in adolescent females in the UK and to examine possible reasons …

Background Routinely collected electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential to enhance
randomised controlled trials (RCTs) by facilitating recruitment and follow-up. Despite this…