title: A pathophysiologic approach to growth problems in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
abstract: In recent years there has been an increasing trend in the diagnosis and treatment of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) worldwide. One of the most frequently discussed side effects of these treatments is related to problems of growth. In order to better understand what ADHD is and the mechanisms by which it could affect growth, this article reviews relevant data from a clinical and neurophysiologic perspective to improve understanding of this controversial issue.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, DSMSC, University of Udine, Udine 33100, Italy. altenusa@gmail.com
authors.forename: Alfred
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tenore
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tenore
mesh_terms: D001066:Appetite / Q000187:drug effects; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001835:Body Weight / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D004435:Eating / Q000187:drug effects; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents; D013006:Growth Hormone