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Kim Kardashian on the street in Los Angeles
Kim Kardashian shows off her baby bump in an all-white outfit on the street in LA - vote on celebrity fashion, style and red carpet looks in GLAMOUR.COM’s Dos and Don’tsContinue reading...
Rita Ora breaks silence on Rob Kardashian outburst
Rita Ora has admitted that she feared Rob Kardashian had “ruined” her career after the reality TV star publicly lambasted the singer following their break-up in December.Continue reading...
Jessica Alba at The Honest Life book signing in New York
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Eva Mendes out and about in New York
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Nick Grimshaw and Caroline Flack out and about in London
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Don't Give ADHD Meds to Undiagnosed Kids, Experts Urge
Neurologists say some doctors are prescribing these drugs as a way to boost school performance
By Barbara Bronson Gray
HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, March 13 (HealthDay News) -- Some people call it "brain doping" or "meducation." Others label the problem "neuroenhancement." Whatever the term, the American Academy of Neurology has published a position paper criticizing the practice of prescribing "study drugs" to boost memory and thinking abilities in healthy children and teens.
The authors said physicians are prescribing drugs that are typically used for children and teenagers diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for students solely to improve their ability to ace a critical exam -- such as the college admission SAT -- or to get better grades in school.
Dr. William Graf, lead author of the paper and a professor of pediatrics and neurology at Yale School of Medicine, emphasized that the statement doesn't apply to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Rather, he is concerned about what he calls "neuroenhancement in the classroom."
The problem is similar to that caused by performance-boosting drugs that have been used in sports by such athletic luminaries as Lance Armstrong and Mark McGwire, he explained. "One is about [enhancing] muscles and the other is about enhancing brains," Graf said.
In children and teens, the use of drugs to improve academic performance raises issues including the potential long-term effect of medications on the developing brain, the distinction between normal and abnormal intellectual development, the question of whether it is ethical for parents to force their children to take drugs just to improve their academic performance, and the risks of overmedication and chemical dependency, Graf noted.
The rapidly rising numbers of children and teens taking ADHD drugs calls attention to the problem, Graf said. "The number of physician office visits for ADHD management and the number of prescriptions for stimulants and psychotropic medications for children and adolescents has increased 10-fold in the U.S. over the last 20 years," he pointed out.
Recent parent surveys show about a 22 percent increase in ADHD, a 42 percent rise in the disorder among older teens and a 53 percent increase among Hispanic children, according to the paper.
While Graf acknowledged that the data about rising numbers associated with ADHD includes a number of cases that have been appropriately diagnosed as ADHD, he said the increase -- especially among older adolescents -- suggests a problem of overdiagnosis and overmedication.
"We should be more cautious with healthy children in treating them with drugs they don't need," he said. "The ethical balance tips against overuse and toward caution because children are still growing and developing and there's a lot we don't know."
The position paper, published online March 13 in the journal Neurology, was also approved by the Child Neurology Society and the American Neurological Association.
Dr. Mark Wolraich, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and chairman of the subcommittee that wrote ADHD guidelines for the American Academy of Pediatrics, said that his group was not consulted in the development of the position paper Graf developed. Wolraich noted that the AAP also did not recommend the use of stimulant medications for performance enhancement or pleasure.
Tom Hiddleston at The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time press night
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The Financial Impact of Sports Injuries
Playing sports is good for you in many ways. It's a great way to be active, connect with friends, ease stress, and enjoy your free time.
Still, injuries can happen.
If you've had a sports injury, here are five ways to minimize the impact on your wallet.
Have you had a doctor check out your injury? That's the first step to let you find out:
How serious the injury isWhat the recovery will be likeAny limitations you'll have while you healThe more you know, the easier it will be to make financial plans. And talking with your doctor is important if you intend to apply for disability assistance.
If your doctor prescribes physical therapy for your injury, go. The rehab will help you recover.
Some health insurance plans limit payments for rehabilitation. So check with your carrier to see what your policy offers.
If you'll be sidelined for a short time, you may be able to negotiate a leave of absence from work. That way you'll collect all or part of your paycheck.
Depending on what kind of work you do, you may be able to take on other responsibilities while you recover from your injury. Or you may be able to work from home. The human resources manager at your job can let you know about your options.
If you may be out of work for several months or longer, check on options for disability assistance.
Group or private disability insurance. Some employers offer disability insurance plans for all employees. Ask your human resources manager if you have it. Keep in mind that you can't get disability insurance for an injury that has already happened.
You may also be able to get benefits from a private disability insurance policy.
"Private disability insurance plans typically pay all or most of your pre-disability income for the first year or two if you cannot perform the duties of the job you held before becoming disabled," says Nancy G. Shor, an expert in disability coverage. Shor is executive director of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. "After two years, many policies continue paying only if you are unable to do any kind of work."
State disability assistance. Some states offer their own disability insurance plans. Requirements vary widely. Contact your state's department of employment for information.
Social Security disability. Social Security offers disability benefits. You may qualify if you are unable to do the work you were doing before your injury. You may also qualify if you can't do any other kind of work because of physical or mental impairment.
Medicare. If you are disabled and unable to work for more than two years, you qualify for Medicare. That's the case even if you are below retirement age.
Medicare can be particularly helpful if your disability involves ongoing medical costs.
Workers' compensation. Most sports injuries aren't covered by workers' compensation, which is typically limited to injuries on the job. There are exceptions, however. You may be covered if you're injured during an activity sponsored by your employer. And you might also be covered if the injury happened during an activity that your employer specifically encouraged you to do.
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