Archive for January, 2009

Stimulant medication may improve driving in ADHD young adults

Young adults taking stimulant medication had significantly improved driving performance on a simulator compared to the placebo group. Also, it was found that there was no significant differences in driving performances between atomoxetine (Strattera, a non-stimulant) and placebo.
ADHD rating scale scores were decreased by at least 30 percent in 80% of the group [...]

Pilots and psychiatric medications

I never realized that the Federal Aviation Administration could decline someone from becoming certified if they took certain psychiatric medications – even antidepressants and/or medications for ADHD, or if they had a psychiatric diagnosis such as depression or ADHD.
If you have or have had a psychiatric diagnosis or are taking medication, [...]

And this is why I love Anderson Cooper.

Start watching this video around 1:58.   Anderson starts playing with (and talking to) the stray puppies instead of doing his broadcast.  “Hey, you…Hey, you…I’m sorry…” I love his empathy.
I love how Paula Zahn repeatedly tries to redirect him back to the story – she sounds just like an annoyed teacher. “Anderson…”

Anderson and the [...]