1990
Growth hormone and prolactin response to methylphenidate in children with attention deficit disorder
Shaywitz B, Shaywitz S, Sebrechts M, Anderson G, Cohen D, Jatlow P, Young J. Growth hormone and prolactin response to methylphenidate in children with attention deficit disorder. Life Sciences 1990, 46: 625-633. PMID: 2308471, DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(90)90131-a.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1982
Psychopharmacology of attention deficit disorder: pharmacokinetic, neuroendocrine, and behavioral measures following acute and chronic treatment with methylphenidate.
Shaywitz S, Hunt R, Jatlow P, Cohen D, Young J, Pierce R, Anderson G, Shaywitz B. Psychopharmacology of attention deficit disorder: pharmacokinetic, neuroendocrine, and behavioral measures following acute and chronic treatment with methylphenidate. Pediatrics 1982, 69: 688-94. PMID: 7079034, DOI: 10.1542/peds.69.6.688.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute studyMPH concentrationsGrowth hormoneObserved maximal concentrationCentral dopaminergic mechanismsPeak plasma concentrationAdministration of medicationsPharmacokinetics of methylphenidatePlasma growth hormoneConcentrations of methylphenidatePlasma MPH concentrationsAttention deficit disorderClinical responseChronic treatmentDopaminergic mechanismsGroup of childrenDisorders of attentionAbbreviated Conners' Rating ScaleSchool-aged childrenOral administrationPlasma concentrationsClinical pharmacologyMPH administrationProlactin concentrationsPercentage of improvement