Artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning is making a difference in advancing neuroscience and healthcare research. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, is a common childhood neurodevelopmental disorder. Recently, a new study presented at the recent annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America shows how AI finds potential digital biomarkers to help identify ADHD from adolescent MRI brain scans.

Children with ADHD often struggle with holding attention and may be easily distracted, forgetful, restless, hyperactive, and impulsive. An estimated 6 million American children were diagnosed with ADHD between 2016-2019 according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC. The risk factors and exact cause of ADHD are not yet proven........

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