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Study Reveals Methylphenidate Impacts Impulsivity Differently by Gender

7/15/2025

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New research reveals that methylphenidate influences impulsivity in men and women in strikingly different ways. Men with lower white matter integrity displayed reduced impulsivity, while women with higher integrity experienced heightened effects. Furthermore, adults with ADHD showed diminished brain activity in decision-making regions, underscoring the importance of understanding these sex-specific responses in future studies.

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New research reveals that methylphenidate influences impulsivity in men and women in strikingly different ways. Men with lower white matter integrity displayed reduced impulsivity, while women with higher integrity experienced heightened effects. Furthermore, adults with ADHD showed diminished brain activity in decision-making regions, underscoring the importance of understanding these sex-specific responses in future studies.