Health records link ADHD to more than fourfold higher risk of later cognitive impairment

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A new study led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers finds that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment later in life. The research, published today in JAMA Psychiatry, also found that people who carry a higher genetic risk for ADHD face a greater chance of cognitive…

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Health records link ADHD to more than fourfold higher risk of later cognitive impairment

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