title: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: evidence-based diagnosis and management for primary care clinicians.
abstract: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder characterized by persistent hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention that impairs educational achievement and/or social development. Families seek an evaluation for children with these behaviors due to the high prevalence of ADHD and potential personal, social, and economic burdens. This review covers the current state of knowledge regarding the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for ADHD. It concludes with recommendations for future research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego, CA 92103, USA.
authors.forename: Y H
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Stein
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D011320:Primary Health Care; D011379:Prognosis; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires