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M Medhus

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PubMed1997

[Attention deficit/hyperactivity. Diagnostic criteria and classification].

General problems regarding diagnostic criteria and classification of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder are discussed. A comparison of the most recent versions of the present diagnostic systems shows that they have converged and now overlap each other considerably. ICD-10 (clinical criteria) is still descriptive. DCR-10 (ICD-10's criteria for research) and DSM-IV both have operational criteria. The symptom lists of DCR-10 and DSM-IV are almost identical, and the criteria are very similar. The divisions into types, however, are very different, and none can be recommended. In clinical practice, and particularly in research, it is recommended that cases fulfill the criteria for "disturbance of activity and attention" (F90.0) in DCR-10 or "attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, combined type" (314.01) in DSM-IV. There are considerable differences between former and present criteria. This must be considered when research results based on former criteria are examined.

Adult↗
PubMed1997

[Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults. Diagnostic problems].

Following several reports on treatment of adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, diagnostic problems regarding the diagnosis are discussed. Symptoms and criteria have changed considerably over the years. Many of those who were given this diagnosis earlier would probably be given a different diagnosis today. Patients should be diagnosed according to the latest diagnostic criteria, but these are developed for children, and are not always adequate for adults. Knowledge regarding the manifestation of the disorder in adults is not sufficient. In order to make this diagnosis in an adult, there must be evidence of the symptoms at the time of examination and also in childhood. The latter may be difficult or impossible to demonstrate. Reliable information on the symptomatology of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adulthood will not be available until children who are given the diagnosis today according to DSM-IV or the research criteria of ICD-10 have been followed up in adulthood.

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PubMed1995

Homocysteinemia is a common feature of schizophrenia.

A significant proportion of patients with schizophrenia have increased homocysteine levels that are unrelated to psychopharmacological medication or nutrient deficiency in folate or cobalamin. This supports the hypothesis that inherent methylation deficiency is involved in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia.

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