Hyperactivity in children: myths and reality
Studenikin V.M. 

National Scientific and Practical Center of Children's Health, Moscow
Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov, Moscow

First part of the article comprises the basic myths concerning hyperactivity and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Each of these statements is provided with proper author’s comment. Contemporary notions on etiopathogenetic, genetic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of these conditions, including the disputable points, are consistently considered. Second part of the article describes the available treatment for ADHD. Aside from pharmacological agents, some alternative approaches to ADHD treatment are covered, including biological feedback system, vitamin/minerals combination use, neurodietology etc. In the description of pharmacological treatment for ADHD, the role of aminophenylbutyric acid medicine novel form is stressed and the peculiarities of its use in various clinical situations are referred.

Key words: children, hyperactivity, ADHD, aminophenylbutyric acid, anvifen, treatment, neurodietology.
For citation: Studenikin V.M. Hyperactivity in children: myths and reality // RMJ. 2017. № 12. P.914 –919.