Exposure to heavy metals and neuropsychological performance in children with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Heavy metal exposure can negatively impact the neuropsychological development of children and has been linked to ADHD. We investigated the association between heavy metal exposure and neuropsychological functions in children with and without ADHD. Urine samples were collected from 205 children aged 6-16 years (66 without ADHD, 139 with ADHD). Neuropsychological assessments were conducted using WISC-IV/V and CPT-2/3. Associations between Pb, Cd, Cu, As, Hg and neuropsychological outcomes were…

via https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41249423/?utm_source=Other&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=None&utm_content=1lqZ3NPYysePVKsoyz66mDSgu4veDGJwnUBS47TBQPoOuNZY5J&fc=None&ff=20251126011006&v=2.18.0.post22+67771e2