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health2 years ago•3 min saved

AI Unveils ADHD Brain Differences and Diagnostic Potential in Teens

Researchers have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze brain MRI scans and identify significant differences in white matter tracts of adolescents with ADHD. The study, involving over 1,700 participants, used deep-learning AI and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) to detect elevated fractional anisotropy (FA) values in nine specific white matter tracts in individuals with ADHD. This research offers a promising step towards developing objective, imaging-based diagnostic methods for ADHD, addressing the current reliance on subjective self-reported surveys.

via Neuroscience News|

#adhd #artificial-intelligence #brain-mri

neuroscience2 years ago•2 min saved

The Impact of Language and Social Status on Brain Development

A study led by Laia Fibla at Concordia University has examined how language environment and socioeconomic status (SES) impact the development of the brain's white matter tracts during early childhood. The research found that children from families with higher SES scores had more exposure to adult words, and this was positively correlated with higher concentrations of myelin in language-related white matter tracts. The study highlights the importance of early language input in shaping the development of language circuitry in the brain.

via Big Think|

#brain-development #early-childhood #language-acquisition