Articles by Washington University in St. Louis
The new generation of Alzheimer's disease drugsthe first proven to change the course of the diseasetypically extend independent living for patients by 10 months. Called monoclonal antibodies, they re�...
Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 �...
Stimulant medications for ADHD appear to work by increasing alertness and making tasks feel more rewarding—not by directly improving attention. The drugs can even mimic the effects of good sleep, ra...