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Interaction between lead and noradrenergic genotypes affects neurocognitive functions in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a case control study.
BMC psychiatry - 6 Aug 2020
Choi Jae-Won, Jung A-Hyun, Nam Sojeong, Kim Kyoung Min, Kim Jun Won, Kim Soo Yeon, Kim Bung-Nyun, Kim Jae-Won
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BACKGROUND: Lead is known to be associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) even at low concentrations. We aimed to evaluate neurocognitive functions associated with lead in the blood and the interactions between lead and dopaminergic or noradrenergic pathway-related genotypes in youths with ADHD. METHODS: A total of 259 youths with ADHD and 96 healthy controls (aged 5-18 years) enrolled in...
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