An analysis of prescribing data in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder for adolescents and adults in Scotland.

Background: Medication, combined with environmental and psychosocial support, can mitigate adverse outcomes in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There is a need for research into regional and national prescription volumes and patterns, especially among adults.

Aims: This study analysed prescribing patterns for medications commonly used to treat ADHD in adolescents and adults.

Global longitudinal active strain energy density (GLASED): age and sex differences between young and veteran athletes.

Background: Global longitudinal active strain energy density (GLASED) is an innovative method for assessing myocardial function and quantifies the work performed per unit volume of the left ventricular myocardium. The GLASED, measured using MRI, is the best prognostic marker currently available. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of measuring the GLASED using echocardiography and to investigate potential differences in the GLASED among athletes based on age and sex.

Global longitudinal active strain energy density (GLASED): a powerful prognostic marker in a community-based cohort.

Aims: Identifying the imaging method that best predicts all-cause mortality, cardiovascular adverse events, and heart failure risk is crucial for tailoring optimal management. Potential prognostic markers include left ventricular (LV) myocardial mass, ejection fraction, myocardial strain, stroke work, contraction fraction, pressure-strain product, and a new measurement called global longitudinal active strain density (GLASED). This study sought to compare the utility of 23 potential LV prognostic markers of structure and contractile function in a community-based cohort.

Quantifying myocardial active strain energy density: A comparative analysis of analytic and finite element methods for estimating left ventricular wall stress and strain.

Aims: This study compared commonly used methods for calculating left ventricular wall stress with the finite element analysis and evaluated different approaches to strain estimation. We sought to improve the accuracy of contractance estimation by developing a novel stress equation.

Background: Multiple methods for calculating LV contractile stress and strain exist.

Prevalence of neurodevelopmental differences and autism in Scottish primary schools 2018-2022.

This study investigated the prevalence of neurodevelopmental needs among children in primary schools in Scotland. Two groups were identified: autistic learners and a larger group of learners who had neurodevelopmental differences. These differences encompassed any need for additional support in various domains, including communication, interaction, emotional regulation, coordination, movement, and cognition.