Childhood psychiatric disorders

Ironshore to Present Data From a Pivotal Trial of JORNAY PM™ (methylphenidate HCl) CII at the 31st Annual International Conference on ADHD

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Monday, November 4, 2019

Attendees are encouraged to visit Ironshore representatives at Booths 210 & 309 to learn more about JORNAY PM.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees are encouraged to visit Ironshore representatives at Booths 210 & 309 to learn more about JORNAY PM.
  • Ironshore is proud to be a premier sponsor of the largest conference on ADHD, said Dr. Randy Sallee, Ironshores Chief Medical Officer.
  • The Annual International Conference on ADHD is the largest conference on ADHD and brings together various audiences affected by or involved in the treatment of ADHD, including clinicians, ADHD coaches, educators, advocates, parents and caregivers of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD.
  • The conference is hosted by Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) and ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO).

ADHD the Focus of International Conference Hosted by CHADD, ADDA and ACO

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Monday, October 28, 2019

More than 1,000 members of the global ADHD community will convene in Philadelphia from November 7 through 9 for the 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD .

Key Points: 
  • More than 1,000 members of the global ADHD community will convene in Philadelphia from November 7 through 9 for the 2019 Annual International Conference on ADHD .
  • Attendees include adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, advocates, educators, coaches, and medical professionals who diagnose and treat patients with ADHD.
  • This years conference, themed Better Together, will feature interactive sessions and presentations by more than 100 renowned ADHD experts clinicians, researchers, and coaches.
  • ACO (ADHD Coaches Organization) is the worldwide professional membership organization for ADHD coaches, and is committed to being the outstanding resource for this profession.

Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Recognizes ADHD Awareness Month Through Partnership With CHADD

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Monday, October 28, 2019

In addition to the webinar, Ironshore is sponsoring awards given to the winners of the ADHD Awareness Month Video Contest.

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  • In addition to the webinar, Ironshore is sponsoring awards given to the winners of the ADHD Awareness Month Video Contest.
  • Ironshore is pleased to collaborate with CHADD during ADHD Awareness Month to help provide access to educational tools and resources for those families who struggle everyday with ADHD, said David Lickrish, Chief Executive Officer of Ironshore Pharmaceuticals & Development, Inc.
  • Each October, in partnership with the members of the ADHD Awareness Month Coalition, CHADD celebrates ADHD Awareness Month to help improve the lives of the 17 million children and adults in the United States who are living with ADHD, said April Gower, Chief Operating Officer of CHADD.
  • The members of the ADHD Awareness Month Coalition include CHADD, ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO), and Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA).

Teijin and NeuroSigma Enter into Exclusive License Agreement

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Thursday, October 17, 2019

As part of the agreement, Teijin Pharma will seek regulatory approval in Japan for the Monarch eTNS System (Monarch) for the treatment of ADHD.

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  • As part of the agreement, Teijin Pharma will seek regulatory approval in Japan for the Monarch eTNS System (Monarch) for the treatment of ADHD.
  • The device is intended to be used in the home under the supervision of a caregiver during periods of sleep.
  • The most common side effects observed with Monarch use are: drowsiness, an increase in appetite, trouble sleeping, teeth clenching, headache and fatigue.
  • NeuroSigma will support Teijin's activities in securing regulatory approval in Japan for the Monarch for the treatment of ADHD.

Smart Kids Hosts Conference for Parents of Children with LD and ADHD

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

The conference will provide parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) and ADHD the opportunity to hear from experts on a wide range of topics that will help parents help their children succeed.

Key Points: 
  • The conference will provide parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) and ADHD the opportunity to hear from experts on a wide range of topics that will help parents help their children succeed.
  • High school students with learning disabilities and ADHD will discuss their challenges to give parents an inside view of LD and ADHD as part of a youth panel.
  • Attendees at last year's conference were unanimous in their praise of the event:
    Major sponsors of the conference are Winston Preparatory School and The Gow School .
  • Parents will have the opportunity to visit with additional exhibitors to learn about schools and providers serving children with LD and ADHD.

CHADD Hosts Summit to Address Impact of ADHD on Public Health

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

An esteemed group of heath care professionals, public health officials, health payers, and thought leaders convened in Washington, D.C., yesterday to discuss the considerable implications of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), when nonprofit organization CHADD hosted the ADHD Public Health Summit 2019.

Key Points: 
  • An esteemed group of heath care professionals, public health officials, health payers, and thought leaders convened in Washington, D.C., yesterday to discuss the considerable implications of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), when nonprofit organization CHADD hosted the ADHD Public Health Summit 2019.
  • The invitation-only gathering focused on groundbreaking findings regarding ADHD and life expectancy, and the impact of ADHD on public health and health care financing.
  • We organized the ADHD Public Health Summit to gather and share critical information, and explore sustainable solutions among key stakeholders.
  • Through the ADHD Public Health Summit, we aim to enhance awareness, influence policy, and ultimately, improve health outcomes and life expectancy for people with ADHD.

Learning Ally Partners with Square Panda to Deliver Reading Solutions Across Entire Pre-K to Grade 12 Range

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019

The partnership will enable the two companies to collaborate on sales, marketing and implementation opportunities, and serve the entire pre-K to grade 12 education market.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will enable the two companies to collaborate on sales, marketing and implementation opportunities, and serve the entire pre-K to grade 12 education market.
  • Square Pandas learning games are grounded in the latest neurological research around brain development and reading.
  • We are proud that Learning Ally has chosen Square Panda as its phonics and reading readiness partner to extend its offering to reach early learners.
  • We are thrilled to expand our footprint into early literacy and partner with Square Panda, said Andrew Friedman, CEO and president of Learning Ally.

ORYZON Presents New Positive REIMAGINE Efficacy Data of Vafidemstat in the Treatment of Aggression

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

Of note, efficacy was not examined for the C-SSRS in the ADHD and ASD cohorts given this is not a core feature of these disorders.

Key Points: 
  • Of note, efficacy was not examined for the C-SSRS in the ADHD and ASD cohorts given this is not a core feature of these disorders.
  • "The REIMAGINE aggregate data is a tremendous step forward toward providing an effective, non-sedating treatment for serious mental health conditions.
  • REIMAGINE is a single-arm, open-label, 8-weeks treatment study and has been conducted in Spain at the Vall dHebrn hospital in Barcelona.
  • A parallel REIMAGINE study evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of vafidemstat in aggression in a moderate-to-severe Alzheimers disease population is fully recruited and ongoing (REIMAGINE-AD, EudraCT Number 2019-001436-54).

EduBirdie Announces Support for Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) During ADHD Awareness Month in October

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, EduBirdie is announcing a partnership with CHADD , the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD, to support the organization's efforts throughout ADHD Awareness Month in October.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, EduBirdie is announcing a partnership with CHADD , the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD, to support the organization's efforts throughout ADHD Awareness Month in October.
  • "EduBirdie was founded with the mission of supporting writers around the globe as they face the challenges presented by balancing academics, professional work and other responsibilities.
  • ADHD Awareness Month was created to improve the lives of the 17 million children and adults in the United State living with ADHD, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults around the globe.
  • EduBirdie is an online ghostwriting platform where customers can hire writing professionals to help them with their academic writing assignments.

Animated educational mini-series, voiced by kids with ADHD, releases today in honour of CADDAC's ADHD Speaks campaign for kids and ADHD Awareness Month.

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

The added bonus for CADDACwas that everyone involved in voicing the project, all the kids and Patrick McKenna have ADHD.

Key Points: 
  • The added bonus for CADDACwas that everyone involved in voicing the project, all the kids and Patrick McKenna have ADHD.
  • Ketani Froats, a 12 year old who voiced "SAM", the main character, was diagnosed with ADHD last year.
  • "At first, I wasn't sure that I wanted to tell others about my ADHD, because not everyone understands what it really is.
  • CADDAC, Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada, is a national not-for-profit organization providing leadership in awareness, education and advocacy for ADHD organizations and individuals with ADHD across Canada.