Stephen V Faraone, Mark A Bellgrove, Isabell Brikell, Samuele Cortese, Catharina A Hartman, Chris Hollis, Jeffrey H Newcorn, Alexandra Philipsen, Guilherme V Polanczyk, Katya Rubia, Margaret H Sibley, Jan K Buitelaar
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; also known as hyperkinetic disorder) is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects children and adults worldwide. ADHD has a predominantly genetic aetiology that involves common and rare genetic variants. Some environmental correlates of the disorder have been discovered but causation has been difficult to establish. The heterogeneity of the condition is evident in the diverse presentation of symptoms and levels of impairment, the numerous co-occurring mental and physical conditions, the various domains of neurocognitive impairment, and extensive minor structural and functional brain differences...
February 22, 2024: Nature Reviews. Disease Primers