On Oct. 3, MyChart will become your new secure online health record at Children’s Minnesota. It’s time to set up and activate your Children’s Minnesota MyChart account.
On Oct. 3, MyChart will become your new secure online health record at Children’s Minnesota. It’s time to set up and activate your Children’s Minnesota MyChart account.
My child has just been diagnosed with ADHD. I was a lot like him when I was younger, although I was never diagnosed or treated. Is it possible that ADHD is hereditary?
– Quentin
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has biological origins that are not yet clearly understood. Research has shown that ADHD is common in kids who have close relatives with the disorder, and some genes have been identified that may make the development of ADHD more likely. This may mean that some kids have a genetic predisposition toward ADHD. Currently, though, no single cause of ADHD has been identified.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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Managing your child’s healthcare is now easier! Starting today, MyChart is your new secure online health record at Children’s Minnesota. Set up and activate your Children’s Minnesota MyChart account.
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