This book covers a broad range of issues concerning a common clinical condition known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-also better known by the popular acronym ADHD. The book establishes the validity of the diagnosis by tracing the history of ADHD symptoms recognized from antiquity, through the 19th century and up to the modern day advent of effective treatment with different medications. A diverse and wide ranging discussion laid out in a question answer format provides interesting information to the reader while delving into non-pharmacological treatment options such as...

This book provides short and concise summaries of key points in the basic medical sciences. This book can be a useful aid in the process of recapitulating information already acquired. It can also identify areas the individual may want to explore further prior to taking their examination.