Dopamine Cell Loss within the Nigrostriatal Pathway Due to Oxidative Stress from Chronic Methylphenidate

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects 11% of children in the US alo­ne. Methylphenidate (MPH) is the most commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of ADHD. Given the fact that ADHD symptoms persist in up to 50% of patients, many children receive...

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Main Authors: McWethy, David, Oakes, Hannah, Ketchem, Shannon, Ensley, Tucker, Dema, Blerim, Pond, Brooks B
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2019
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Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/asrf/2019/schedule/16