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ADHD Study
Julia W. Tossell, M.D.,
Wendy Sharp, M.S.W.
10 Center Drive
Building 10, Room 3B19
Bethesda, MD 20892-1251
(301) 496-0851
Toll free: 1-888-254-3823
FAX (301) 402-7160
The current focus of research is on discordant and concordant identical twin pairs - either one twin has ADHD or both have ADHD. The study involves magnetic resonance imaging scans, attention batteries, psychiatric interviews, and psychoeducational testing.
A recent article in The Journal of the American Medical Association in PDF form
For more information, contact:
Wendy Sharp, M.S.W.
Child Psychiatry Branch
10 Center Drive
Building 10, Room 3B19
Bethesda, MD 20892-1251
(301) 496-0851 or (301) 496-6081
Toll free: 1-888-254-3823
FAX (301) 402-7160
sharpw@mail.nih.gov
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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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