The current study aimed to explore whether a lower dose (10 mg) of methylphenidate could provide cognitive benefits while minimizing potential side effects. Led by Amie C. Hayley, researchers at ...

Novartis' Sandoz unit is voluntarily recalling nearly 22,000 bottles of Ritalin.--Courtesy of Calvero, CC BY-SA 3.0 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs like Ritalin have been on ...

In addition, ASHP posted a bulletin regarding the current shortage of methylphenidate hydrochloride ... manufacturers including Rhodes, Sandoz, Sun and Teva estimate release dates for extended ...

The stimulant drug methylphenidate "normalizes" activation of several brain areas in young patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to ...

SAN DIEGO -- Scientists at the University at Buffalo have shown that the drug methylphenidate, the generic form of Ritalin, which physicians have considered to have only short-term effects, appears to ...

A pilot study conducted by Kessler Foundation researchers has shown promising results in the use of methylphenidate to enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

New research from UB’s Research Institute on Addictions that explored the potential side effects of the stimulant drug Ritalin on those without ADHD showed changes in brain chemistry associated with ...

Efficacy of both methylphenidate and atomoxetine has been established in placebo controlled trials. Direct comparison of efficacy is now possible due to availability of results from several head ...

Research shows that methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, causes physical changes in neurons in reward regions of mouse brains. In some cases, the effects overlapped with those of cocaine.

Methylphenidate, a neural stimulant often used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, can help to improve attention in patients who are undergoing rehabilitation after traumatic brain ...

The present study uses a within-subjects, double-blind, placebo-controlled procedure to investigate the effects of a single dose of methylphenidate (40 mg) upon a range of different cognitive ...