Immediate Effects of Methylphenidate on Cognition

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-19-7-4

Keywords:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cognitive Attention, Methylphenidate

Abstract

The immediate effects of methylphenidate on cognitive attention in 15 children (13 males, 2 females; mean age 9y 5m) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were assessed at Guy's Hospital, Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, and Institute of Child Health, University College, London.

Published

2005-07-01

Issue

Section

Attention Deficit Disorders