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Height Curves and Height SDS in ADHD Children Measured Before and After Stimulant Treatment are not Affected - Observation Study in 7172 ADHD Children

Carmi Doron , Gabbay Uri , Mimouni-Bloch Aviva , Goldstein BatEl , Keinan-Boker Lital , Bloch Stav , Meyerovitch Joseph Meyerovitch

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common pediatric disorder with ongoing debate in the literature about its association with growth impairment. Most studies have focused on stimulants treatment effect while others suggested direct effect of ADHD. The present study compared height growth of ADHD children each measured before and after stimulant treatment.Methods: We conducted historical pros...