Risk of neurodegenerative disease or dementia in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review

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Authors Sara Becker, Mohammad Chowdhury, Pattara Tavilsup, Dallas Seitz, Brandy L Callahan Abstract Purpose of review:  Several psychiatric disorders have been associated with an increased risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease and/or dementia. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental disorder, has been understudied in relation to dementia risk. We summarized existing literature investigating the risk of incident neurodegenerative disease or…

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