Attention deficit syndrome is the most common psychiatric disorder in children. It can seriously affect a child's education and development. Research by the pharmaceutical industry is beginning to develop new and better medicines to improve the lives of the children and those who care for them.
Disease: Attention Deficit Syndrome
Last update: July 2009
Intro
FAQ: What does the future hold?
The latest research suggests that ADS is a disorder of the right side of the brain. New medicines, based on substances called neurotransmitters, are being researched. However, research and development of medicines for ADS is still at its very beginning. It was only in 1998 that ADS was agreed to be a recognised psychological condition.