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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are some NIH studies on ADHD that have been recruiting lately - they all include brain scans (but also the commitment of the study itself).[/quote]

But the purpose of those scans is not diagnostic, it’s experimental. If you think your kid has a neurological issue, see a neurologist, who will order the scans they think are necessary. [/quote]

DP. We participate in the NIH ADHD research studies. The brain MRIs they do are not experimental. The researchers are looking to see if there are differences between the ADHD and NT brains and the development trajectory - among other things.

When the neurologist who reads the brain MRI identifies something atypical they contact the participants. They have an ethical (if not legal) obligation to do so. This was how we learned my DS has a Chiari Malformation. They showed us on the scan, discussed it with us and suggested we follow up on it with our medical provider. They also sent the report to our doctors and gave us a copy of the MRI.

Of course, the study isn't for primary care but the NIH staff are incredible. [/quote]

that’s what I said - the brain scans are experimental, ie, part of an experience. they are not meant to diagnose a separate neurological issue like a cyst or tumor (and they cannot diagnose ADHD either but that’s a separate question).

of course a brain MRI can turn up something else or something incidental. which is actually a reason to avoid them. I read a horrifying study about the number of kids subjected to uneccesary brain surgery due to “incedidentalomas”. [/quote]

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