Brain Abnormalities That May Play Key Role In ADHD
Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 17:28
in Psychology & Sociology
A new study reveals shape differences in the brains of children with ADHD. Researchers used a new tool, large deformation diffeomorphic mapping, allowing them to examine the shape of the basal ganglia. Boys with ADHD had shape differences and decreased volume of the basal ganglia compared to typically developing children.
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