Late-pregnancy placental problems associated with higher ADHD risk
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may be associated with problems with placental health during late pregnancy, according to a new study by University of Iowa Health Care researchers. The findings, published in JAMA Psychiatry, help identify a risk factor in pregnancy that is linked to ADHD in children and potentially point to new treatment targets for ADHD.
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Iowa Health Care suggests a potential link between late-pregnancy placental problems and an increased risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that lower levels of placental growth factor (PlGF), a key protein made by the placenta, in the third trimester were associated with a higher likelihood of ADHD diagnoses in offspring.
This discovery could potentially lead to new treatment targets for ADHD and highlight the importance of placental health in neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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