Wednesday 11 August 2010

Brain Scan Can Detect Autism, Study

In a recent study, scientists from the United Kingdom were able to develop a 15-minute brain scan technique which they brainhope it could be used to diagnose autism among children, in a way that reduces the time and costs needed for identifying the disorder. The brain scan technique was developed during a study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London. The technique was used on adults and it showed about 90% accuracy in diagnosing autism. The study is published in The Journal of Neuroscience.

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