• Title/Summary/Keyword: Adult attention deficity hyperactive disorder(ADHD)

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OROS Methylphenidate Treatment of Secondary Adult ADHD after Traumatic Brain Injury (외상성 뇌손상 후 이차적으로 발생한 성인 주의력결핍 과잉행동장애에서 OROS Methylphenidate의 치료효과:증례 및 고찰)

  • Lim, Myung Ho;Lee, Woo Chul
    • Korean Journal of Biological Psychiatry
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.221-226
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    • 2005
  • The incidence of the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder secondary to the traumatic brain injury, such as traffic accidents, is increasing;the variety of the treatment modality is also increasing. This case was studied to see if OROS Methylphenidate(Concerta), which is one of the most commonly used medication in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder patients, not only improves the patient's attention, but also their impulsivity, hyperactivity and aggression. According to the case result, the medication showed an improvement of the impulsivity, aggression, and attention in the secondary Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder patients after the traumatic brain injury.

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