Washington University of St Louis wants to use brain scans to conditions like Attention Deficit Disorder and Autism earlier and automatically. “By correlating increases and decreases in blood flow to the various brain regions as subjects rest in the scanner, scientists determine which of these regions work together in brain networks. When the patient deviates too strongly from the standardized ranges or veers suddenly from one developmental path to another, the physician knows there’s a need to start asking why.”
Bodyhacker:
Misdiagnosis could be potentially catastrophic on the psyche of a child as parents over react to normal behavior and development. The child’s reactions to question or stimulus may change normally as the child matures or is exposed to different environments (for example: perhaps one where a normal high energy kid isn’t diagnosed with ADD). There is also research linking the chemicals used in MRI’s to negative effects on the body, such as the liver. Reading the mind of a child unwillingly also poses an ethical dilemma. On the other hand, a case could certainly be made if a serious issue was suspected and earlier treatment could mitigate damage.
Scan kids’ brains for signs of trouble – Futurity
Your next MRI could cost you your life – Natural News