Hyperkinetic disorders among children and adolescents are becoming increasingly common, new research suggests. In a new study, scientists in Germany address the question how this has affected the ...

NEW YORK — Sometimes a musical gets you with the first kiss or a nifty bit of dance. “Big Fish” might be the first to do it with elephant butts. The sight of three swaying caps a tumultuous ...

Hemiballismus and chorea are both hyperkinetic involuntary movement disorders. Experts describe them as being similar conditions, with hemiballismus being the more severe form of chorea.

Donlon E, et al "Alternate hemibody hyperkinetic and hypokinetic movement disorders due to strategic lesions in cerebral toxoplasmosis" JAMA Neurol 2023; DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.2709.

A study found hyperkinetic disorders, when patients are overactive and have difficulty concentrating, are becoming more common while looking at prescription rates for methylphenidate, a stimulant drug ...

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy, Behavioral Problems, and Hyperkinetic Disorders. JAMA Pediatrics, 2014; DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.4914 ...