[Evaluation of the diagnosis and treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Spain using the Achievable Benchmarks of Care (ABC) technique].

Introduction And Aims: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is currently of great interest to the public and the diagnostic process, evaluation of the follow-up and therapeutic strategies in these patients are the subject of a fierce debate. In this study we assess compliance with the ADHD diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines in Spain, in relation to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, and it is measured using the Achievable Benchmarks of Care (ABC) technique.

Subjects And Methods: The study involved 215 specialists, 138 child and youth psychiatrists, and 77 neuropaediatricians.

[Factors related to the length of the corrected QT interval in patients treated with antipsychotics].

Background And Objective: The length of the heart-rate corrected QT interval (QTc) has been associated with an increased risk of cardiac dysrhythmia and sudden death. QTc length has been related to age, obesity, poor glycemic control, and use of drugs, such as antipsychotic medications. The objective of this cross-sectional naturalistic study was to assess the factors associated with QTc length in patients treated with antipsychotics.