Dr. Cristina Farrell: “Could Iron Levels in the Brain Be a Biomarker for ADHD?”
A diagnosis of ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is based on subjective questionnaires and clinical assessments. But research published in Radiology shows that a biomarker may offer a more definitive look at ADHD diagnoses and whether these medications would be useful for a particular child. For children truly afflicted with ADHD, Ritalin and other medications “in some cases make a miraculous difference,” said Cristina Farrell, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Developmental and Behavioral Specialist at the Kravis Children’s Hospital at Mount Sinai. “It’s amazing to see that happen, and it benefits the whole family.” Learn more